Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Tough Reelection Bid in Narrow GOP Majority

Johnson works to secure votes for Friday's House speaker election while navigating internal GOP divisions and Trump’s endorsement.

Speaker Mike Johnson is rallying support for his reelection bid with a razor-thin GOP majority requiring near-unanimous backing within the party.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Johnson, calling him the best candidate to advance the Republican agenda, but some GOP lawmakers remain skeptical.
Key holdouts include Rep. Thomas Massie, who has firmly opposed Johnson, and others demanding stronger commitments on spending cuts and legislative priorities.
House Republicans lack a clear alternative to Johnson, with potential candidates like Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise facing significant internal opposition.
If no speaker is elected by January 6, the House cannot certify Trump’s Electoral College victory, raising stakes for Friday's vote.