House Speaker Johnson has announced he will not pursue the position of House minority leader. This decision comes as the 2026 midterm election results continue to be tallied across the nation.
In Mississippi, the U.S. Senate race remains exceptionally close. Incumbent Hyde-Smith and challenger Colom are currently neck-and-neck, with a majority of the votes already counted.
The outcome of the Mississippi Senate contest is still uncertain, and it is unclear when the race will be officially called. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
