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Speaker Johnson won't seek minority leader post; Jordan and Scalise both running

After Republicans lost the House in the midterms, Speaker Mike Johnson told staff he won't lead the House GOP next Congress, and Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are both running for the job.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told staff on Wednesday morning that he will not run for House Republican leader in the next Congress. NBC News cited four sources on the call. The Hill cited two GOP staffers. CBS News cited one source familiar with the matter.

The announcement came a day after Democrats won the House majority in the midterm elections.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, announced Wednesday that he will run for minority leader, The Hill reports. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., will also run, according to a source familiar with his plans who spoke to The Hill. The Hill says the two will likely face a contentious contest.

Johnson also said Wednesday that he thinks Republicans will take back the House in two years, The Hill reports. He said Republicans will "never stop fighting" to defend the Constitution.

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  1. Fox NewsJim Jordan throws hat in ring for House minority leader as GOP picks up pieces after blue waveWed, Nov 4, 8:26 AM EST
  2. Fox NewsMike Johnson not running to lead House GOP after historic midterm lossesWed, Nov 4, 9:10 AM EST
  3. Fox NewsMike Johnson's No 2 launches GOP takeover bid as House falls to DemocratsWed, Nov 4, 9:29 AM EST
  4. NBC NewsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP lossesWed, Nov 4, 10:14 AM EST
  5. CBS NewsMike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after lossesWed, Nov 4, 10:16 AM EST
  6. The HillSpeaker Mike Johnson won’t run for minority leader, setting up GOP battleWed, Nov 4, 10:19 AM EST
  7. The GuardianMike Johnson says he will not pursue House minority leader role – reportsWed, Nov 4, 10:36 AM EST
  8. The HillJim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with ScaliseWed, Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST
  9. The HillJohnson: GOP will take back House in 2028, 'finish the job'Wed, Nov 4, 11:21 AM EST
  10. The HillHouse Majority Leader Steve Scalise will run for minority leaderWed, Nov 4, 11:27 AM EST
  11. PBS NewsHourJohnson won't seek reelection as House speaker after Republican wipeoutWed, Nov 4, 11:40 AM EST
  12. NPRMike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next CongressWed, Nov 4, 1:14 PM EST
  13. The HillJeffries taunts Speaker Johnson for saying polls were wrongWed, Nov 4, 2:14 PM EST

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