Mike Johnson kicks off 40‑district tour to rally Hispanics and Christian voters ahead of 2026 midterms

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson launched a 40‑district, 22‑state campaign tour on Oct. 10, 2026, traveling from Kentucky to promote Republican ideas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The speaker warned that Hispanic voters are returning to the GOP because they “don’t want the socialism the Democrats are offering – that’s why they escaped other countries to live in the United States,” signalling a core message for the upcoming contests.

International affairs adviser Caroline Glick, reporting from Jerusalem, marked the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, noting that the conflict “has touched every household in Israel and we’re still in our longest war as a nation.” Her comments underscored the tour’s emphasis on foreign‑policy solidarity.

Willy Rice, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, used the platform to urge pastors and Christian voters to become more active on the moral issues shaping the midterm ballot, framing the election as a test of “the American way” and biblical values.

Conservative commentator Tony Perkins warned listeners about a newly enacted California law that restricts workplace conversations on religion, gender and reproductive health, labeling such discussions as potential “hate speech.” The warning highlighted ongoing cultural battles that Johnson’s tour seeks to address.

Johnson’s itinerary includes stops in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Iowa later this week, with the speaker pledging to visit “40 more districts between now and Election Day.” The rapid schedule reflects Republican leadership’s effort to solidify a thin House majority before the November 3 elections.

The next leg of the tour heads to a district in Louisiana on Friday, where Johnson is expected to repeat his message on immigration, faith‑based voting, and opposition to the California measure, setting the tone for the final push toward the midterm polls.