Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., have formally asked their GOP colleagues to re-elect them as party leaders as Republicans gear up for elections Dec. 13, The Hill reported Wednesday.

Although Republicans are projected to retain control of the House, the final balance remains unknown, with Democrats maintaining they have a chance to prevail.

In a letter to colleagues, Johnson emphasized plans to support President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda immediately.

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