State Reaction to Johnson's Election as House Speaker

Ricketts Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson on Re-Election

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement congratulating Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) on being re-elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Congratulations Mike Johnson on your re-election to Speaker of the House. I look forward to working with you to deliver on President Trump’s priorities. Together, we can secure the border, extend the Trump tax cuts, and get our country back on track.”

Smith Congratulates Speaker Johnson on Reelection

Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was reelected to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

"Congratulations to Speaker Johnson, who has worked tirelessly to unite the Republican Conference and ensure we hit the ground running in 2025. Mike's conservative principles and determination have rightfully earned the confidence and support of a majority of my House colleagues. I am ready to get to work alongside him to enact the priorities of the American people and send them to President Trump for his signature."