US EditionGOP looks to hold, expand U.S. House majority
- Over the past month, Republican leadership approved a party rule change allowing a midterm election convention to coordinate efforts for the 2026 midterm elections.
- With governing becoming more difficult, the GOP's 218-213 majority narrowed after a resignation and a death, increasing U.S. House majority pressure.
- The Cook Political Report notes all 18 toss-up House seats, with Republicans targeting Jennifer Kiggans, U.S. Rep., and Michigan primaries on May 5.
- Incumbent Derrick Van Orden will defend his Wisconsin seat, highlighting infrastructure wins including $350 million for PFAS foam transition, while three Republicans in Ohio's first district signal contested primaries.
- Multiple primaries feature notable names such as Elyon Badger, Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam competing for Democratic nominations, while Elaine Luria runs for Jennifer Kiggans' former seat and Tom Barrett defends his House seat.
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GOP looks to hold, expand U.S. House majority
(The Center Square) – Republican leadership have approved a rule change to allow the party to hold a midterm election convention. While plans for the midterm convention are not final, the decision indicates a desire among GOP leadership to drum…
Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge
Republicans are clinging to a razor-thin 218-213 House majority.But House Speaker Mike Johnson shouldn't expect many reinforcements anytime soon.This month's shocking early House retirement of MAGA firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and the unexpected death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California further shrunk the GOP's margins in the chamber.And that has House GOP leaders keeping a tight leash on the party's rank and file m…
House GOP Majority Collides with the Midterms
“House Speaker Mike Johnson’s razor-thin majority is colliding head-on with 2026 campaigning, forcing GOP leaders to plead with lawmakers to show up to work,” Axios reports. “One missed flight, sick day, or campaign stop can flip the outcome of a House vote.” Said Johnson: “It’s dicey some days. I told everybody … ‘no risk-taking, take vitamins and stay healthy and be here.’
Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge – Democratic Accent
Republicans are clinging to a razor-thin 218-213 House majority. But House Speaker Mike Johnson shouldn’t expect many reinforcements anytime soon. This month’s shocking early House retirement of MAGA firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and the unexpected death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California further shrunk the GOP’s margins in the chamber. And that has House GOP leaders keeping a tight leash on the party’s rank and fil…
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