Speaker Mike Johnson projected to cruise to re-election for fifth House term

Speaker Mike Johnson is projected to cruise to re-election for a fifth House term, with the Associated Press estimating he could win nearly 60% of the vote against four declared challengers. The Louisiana Republican, who has a close relationship with President Donald Trump, is expected to return to Congress in January and keep his leadership role if GOP control holds nationwide. Johnson’s seat is the 4th Congressional District, anchored by Shreveport and Bossier City, and rated R-26 as a safe Republican territory by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. Still, a national GOP loss could bring pressure within the House GOP conference, with Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise viewed as potential leadership contenders.