Associated Press · AP report updated Nov. 4, 9:53 a.m. CST; leadership plans attributed to two people familiar with them. House election geographic context: DDHQ verified called-seat snapshot Nov. 4, 9:41 a.m. CST. Census state boundaries; state bands show seat counts. Blue Democratic, red Republican, gold Independents, gray uncalled; stripes mark called party flips.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek another term as House Republican leader after Democrats won control of Congress, the Associated Press reported Wednesday, citing two people familiar with his plans. The decision opens a contest to lead Republicans as they prepare to enter the House minority.
The parties will hold internal leadership elections in the weeks ahead as newly elected members arrive in Washington. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries would become the first Black speaker if his colleagues elect him when the new Congress convenes Jan. 3, 2027, AP reported; the full House must vote on that position.
