If Republicans lose their House majority in the midterm elections, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) should offer his resignation as the top Republican.

Whether his colleagues accept it is another matter. They might decide Johnson remains their best option. But that decision should be made through a vote of incoming members, conducted by secret ballot under House Republican Conference rules.

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