Jake Sherman
Johnson hasn't said whether he's staying. I asked Scalise a few weeks ago if he'd run against Johnson in the minority -- he wouldn't answer. Jordan seems likely to run. Emmer laying his claim on the whip seat, which he currently holds. If they lose the majority, they're down a leadership seat. Does Johnson stay? Does he go? Lots to consider.
Kate Santaliz
News: Tom Emmer wants to stay put as whip, telling @axios he has no plans to try to move up the leadership ladder after the November midterms "I am going to be the whip," he said when asked if he wants the top leadership job https://www.axios.com/2026/09/10/house-republicans-tom-emmer-whip-leadership