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Judge Warns Johnson Firing Clerk Signals Voter Override Intent

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Judge J. Michael Luttig warned Speaker Mike Johnson that firing the clerk would signal intent to override voters.
He cited Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution as giving the House authority to judge elections.
He said House rules let the clerk submit the roll of state-certified members-elect.
He warned a federal mandamus suit may be needed to force the clerk to list winners.

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Judge J. Michael Luttig warned Speaker Mike Johnson that firing the clerk would signal intent to override voters.
He cited Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution as giving the House authority to judge elections.
He said House rules let the clerk submit the roll of state-certified members-elect.
He warned a federal mandamus suit may be needed to force the clerk to list winners.