Congressional power transfer concerns are “absurd,” U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on October 27, 2026, pledging to follow the Constitution if Democrats win control in the midterm elections.

Key Takeaways

  • Johnson said he would administer the oath to elected members of Congress on January 3.
  • Republicans hold majorities in both chambers ahead of the November 3 elections.

Congressional power transfer pledge

Speaking in Orangeburg, New York, during a campaign stop with Republican Representative Mike Lawler, Johnson said state-certified members of Congress would be administered the oath. “I may not like some of those outcomes, but that’s our system,” he said.

Johnson also predicted that Republicans would retain their House majority and that he would remain speaker. His prediction is not an election result.

Election challenges add to concerns

Democrats and voting-rights advocates have raised concerns about potential challenges if control of either chamber changes. President Donald Trump has continued to falsely claim that widespread fraud cost him the 2020 election and has repeatedly questioned mail voting security.

The Justice Department sued California on October 15 in a dispute over noncitizen voting. It also sued Alaska on October 22 to block certification of its results in the event of voter confusion involving two Senate candidates named Sullivan.

Next milestone

The midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.

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