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House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority

PBS NewsHour October 17, 2026 20 views
House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majority

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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will retain their U.S. House majority as the final stretch of the midterm elections approaches, despite a surge of Democratic momentum that could determine control of Congress.

Johnson’s optimism comes at a pivotal moment in the campaign, with the nation’s attention focused on the upcoming November elections that will decide which party holds the lower chamber of Congress.

Democratic candidates have been gaining ground in recent weeks, a trend reflected in polling data and early voting results, prompting analysts to note a shift in momentum toward the opposition party.

The Republican Party currently occupies a narrow majority in the House, and any change in that balance could have significant implications for the legislative agenda and the ability to pass key initiatives.

“I believe Republicans will hold on to their U.S. House majority.”

<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>

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