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October 27, 2026
Mike Johnson pledges to seat certified House members after midterms
- Johnson said members would be sworn in on Jan. 3 once their states certify the election results, even if he dislikes the outcome.
- His assurance comes amid concerns about possible challenges to election results and a potential shift in control of Congress.
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- Speaker Mike Johnson calls election-transfer concerns ‘absurd’Oct 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM · CNBC
- Johnson says there will be 'peaceful transfer of power' on Jan 3Oct 28, 2026 at 1:03 AM · The Hill