US House Speaker Mike Johnson wins reelection but Democrats projected to take House
The gist
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is projected to win reelection in Louisiana's 4th District, defeating four challengers.
His win doesn't secure the gavel, as Democrats are projected to take the House.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2023Johnson is elected House speaker, three weeks after Kevin McCarthy was ousted; Republicans had failed three times to unite behind a nominee before settling on Johnson.
- May 8, 2024The House votes 359 to 43 to reject an effort by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove Johnson from the speakership.
- Jan 3, 2025Johnson is reelected speaker of the House.