House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has announced a six-week campaign schedule aimed at securing the Republican majority in the House of Representatives. The tour is set to include stops in more than 40 congressional districts across 22 states, continuing through Election Day. The campaign strategy involves an even split of time between districts currently held by Republicans and those considered competitive.

This travel schedule follows recent updates from the Cook Political Report, which shifted 15 House races in favor of Democratic candidates. According to that analysis, the Republican party faces a challenging path to maintaining control of the chamber, as they must now win a majority of the remaining toss-up races to retain their current standing. Johnson’s intensive travel schedule is viewed as a direct response to these shifting political dynamics and the need to bolster support in key battleground areas.