Mike Johnson Plans to Leave House Republican Leadership
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MENAFNThe Louisiana lawmaker communicated his decision during a telephone conversation with staff on Wednesday morning, according to reports citing four individuals who took part in the call.
The announcement followed Democrats securing control of the House of Representatives a day earlier, marking a significant electoral setback for Republicans after Tuesday's vote.
Johnson assumed the speakership in 2023 after Republican lawmakers voted to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who represented California. Johnson has since completed two terms in the position.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan are among those being considered as potential replacements, raising the possibility of a competitive battle over the party's next leadership.
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