U.S. party leadership figures stories

Oct 26, 2026

House Republicans schedule leadership elections for November 10

House Republicans set leadership elections for November 10, one week after Election Day, as the party faces potential losses in the midterms.

▪If Republicans retain their House majority in the 2026 midterms, a full House floor vote for Speaker of the House will take place on Jan. 3
▪The House Republican leadership elections on November 10, 2026, will cover positions including party leader, whip, conference chair, and other junior posts
▪House Republicans scheduled events in the Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium for November 11 and November 12, 2026, to vote on conference rules and the steering committee makeup