Johnson wins reelection as Republicans lose House control

Mike Johnson won reelection to Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District as Republicans lost control of the House in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, leaving the speaker’s future leadership role unsettled. Johnson addressed supporters at an election-night gathering in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he acknowledged the party’s defeat. Democrats gained control of the House and Senate, according to election calls described in reports, though the precise composition of the incoming House was not established in the accounts. Johnson remains Speaker during the transition, and Republicans retain control of the chamber until the new Congress convenes. Johnson said Republicans would pursue unfinished work during the remaining weeks of the current Congress. He also said the party would oppose what he described as political retaliation if Democrats use their new majority to pursue investigations or other actions against Republicans. Those remarks were his characterization of possible Democratic conduct, not a confirmed account of actions the incoming majority has taken. The transfer of House control does not itself choose the next Speaker. Members of the incoming House will elect a...