In visit to a vital battleground district, Johnson said he’s “bullish” on Republicans’ 2026 chances

In visit to a vital battleground district, Johnson said he’s “bullish” on Republicans’ 2026 chances

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) during a visit to Lansing, Mich. held by U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte). Aug. 18, 2026 | Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan AdvanceJoining U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett in downtown Lansing, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) called on residents of one of the nation’s most competitive House districts to send the Charlotte Republican back to Washington for a second term.  “We came in to support Tom beca…

In visit to vital battleground 7th District, Johnson said he’s “bullish” on Republicans’ 2026 chances

By Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance Joining U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett in downtown Lansing, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) called on residents of one of the nation’s most competitive House districts to send the Charlotte Republican back to Washington for a second term. “We came in to support Tom because this race is critically important,” Johnson told reporters Tuesday. “We need this guy. He is a workhorse for the people of Michigan.” B…