A Florida Republican is leaving Congress. Speaker Johnson asked he finish his term
Updated: 2:24 PM EST Feb 12, 2026
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, who represents Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, announced his retirement last month, saying he would not seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives. But there are concerns the Republican might resign early. Speaker Mike Johnson says he has asked Dunn to serve out his term, Politico is reporting. Johnson is looking to maintain his narrow majority. Right now, Republicans can afford to lose no more than one GOP vote on party-line measures, though they are expected to pick up a vote in a special election next month, Politico says.
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, who represents Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, announced his retirement last month, saying he would not seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives.
But there are concerns the Republican might resign early. Speaker Mike Johnson says he has asked Dunn to serve out his term, Politico is reporting.
Johnson is looking to maintain his narrow majority. Right now, Republicans can afford to lose no more than one GOP vote on party-line measures, though they are expected to pick up a vote in a special election next month, Politico says.