# Mike Johnson reportedly won’t seek House minority leader role

https://mins.news/en/item/129286

- The Guardian, 2026-11-04 15:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/04/mike-johnson-house-leadership

> Multiple reports say Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House, does not plan to seek the minority leader post after Republicans lose their majority. His decision leaves the role open to another Republican. The announcement followed a report that Jim Jordan was planning to try to oust Johnson and take the position.

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