Conrad
Cable
Democratic challenger Conrad Cable is running against House Speaker Mike Johnson in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District in 2026.
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Conrad Cable is a Democratic challenger running for U.S. House in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 1114 He grew up in Marion, Louisiana, and graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2017. 2
After losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cable and his brother built a small farm in Union Parish, Louisiana. He describes himself as a first-generation farmer, and no prior elected offices are identified in his campaign biography or public records reviewed. 2
The Federal Election Commission classifies Cable as a challenger in the race; the seat is currently held by House Speaker Mike Johnson. 149 Cable's campaign is paid for by the Committee to Elect Conrad Cable. 5
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Louisiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- First-generation farmer (Union Parish, Louisiana)
- Website
- conrad4congress2026.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10pollElection forecast gives Cable less than 1% chance; race rated Solid Republican
A Seldon election forecast (not a poll) gave Cable less than a 1% chance of winning against incumbent Speaker Mike Johnson, who was given more than 99%. The race was listed as Solid Republican. No published survey measuring Cable's support was found.
Louisiana's 4th District 2026 Forecast: Cable vs. Johnson · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsCable posts social media attack on Johnson: 'cut the grass instead of Medicaid'
Cable's campaign posted on X that Johnson might start a lawn business if he lost the speakership, writing: 'When he loses that too he can cut the grass instead of Medicaid.' The post was a campaign attack, not a new policy announcement.
Conrad Cable for Congress (LA-04) on X: "BREAKING · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsShreveport Times profiles Cable as vegetable farmer, notes Democratic endorsement and Johnson criticism
The Shreveport Times described Cable as a vegetable farmer from Union Parish, noted his Louisiana Democratic Party endorsement, and summarized his criticism of Speaker Johnson over affordability and safety-net programs.
Who's running against House Speaker Mike Johnson in Louisiana? · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsNewsweek reports Cable favors AI regulation to protect democracy and workers
Newsweek described Cable as favoring regulation of artificial intelligence to protect democracy and workers and to prevent corporate interests from dominating AI policy, as part of a broader map of candidates' AI positions.
Map Shows Candidates Breaking With Trump on AI Guardrails · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsAP covers LA-04 race; Cable criticizes SNAP cuts and affordability concerns
The Associated Press published a piece on the political mood in Speaker Mike Johnson's district, featuring Cable's criticisms of SNAP cuts, affordability, and the war. No Cable-specific controversy or poll was reported.
In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20newsWWL-TV profiles Cable's campaign focused on healthcare, living wages, and food security
WWL-TV summarized Cable's campaign priorities as healthcare access, living wages, and food security in rural towns. The report did not announce a new policy position but described his overall campaign focus.
Louisiana's 2026 U.S. Senate and House races: Meet the candidates · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 24debateCable speaks at Shreveport candidate forum, criticizes SNAP cuts and affordability
Cable spoke at a candidate forum in Shreveport. He said voters at the gas pump are angry and cited affordability, the war, and SNAP cuts as key concerns, stating: 'there was never any conversation about cutting people's food benefits.' The AP reported on this forum on September 28.
In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 5filingCable qualifies for Louisiana's 4th District November 3 ballot
Conrad Cable qualified for the November 3 open primary election in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. Five candidates total qualified across August 5–7: Cable, Matt Gromlich, Republicans Gordon Heslop and Mike Nichols, and incumbent Speaker Mike Johnson.
Louisiana's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 1endorsementLouisiana Democratic State Central Committee endorses Conrad Cable over Matt Gromlich 95–13
The Democratic State Central Committee endorsed Cable over fellow Democratic candidate Matt Gromlich by a vote of 95–13. Gromlich objected to the endorsement process, calling it undemocratic, though his criticism was directed at the process rather than at Cable personally.
Louisiana's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Louisiana Democratic Party / Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC) organizationThe DSCC voted to endorse Cable for Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, with 95 votes for Cable, 13 for Matt Gromlich, and 10 abstentions. Later reporting also identifies the Louisiana Democratic Party as Cable's endorser. bayouprogressive.com · Mar 21, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $239K
- Spent
- $211K
- Cash on hand
- $28K
As of Jul 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6LA04187(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] Louisiana's 4th District 2026 Forecast: Cable vs. Johnson(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Conrad Cable for Congress (LA-04) on X: "BREAKING(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Vision(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Who's running against House Speaker Mike Johnson in Louisiana?(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] Map Shows Candidates Breaking With Trump on AI Guardrails(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [6] In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [7] In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [8] Louisiana's 2026 U.S. Senate and House races: Meet the candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [9] Louisiana's 4th congressional district — 2026 candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [10] Compare LA-04 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
- [11] Shreveport Forum Puts Democratic Candidates on the Spot ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
- [12] The DSCC Has Made Its Picks in Louisiana’s Democratic ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 22, 2026