Mike
Johnson
Republican Speaker of the U.S. House, representing Louisiana's 4th District since 2017
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Mike Johnson is a Republican U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2017. He currently serves as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, a role he assumed in the 118th Congress and continued into the 119th Congress. 35
Before entering federal office, Johnson served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2017. Prior to his elected career, he practiced constitutional law for nearly 20 years, litigating in district and appellate courts. 512
Johnson earned a B.S. in business from Louisiana State University in 1995 and a J.D. from LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1998. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. 512
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Louisiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th District
- Website
- mikejohnsonforlouisiana.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Mike Johnson voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,399
- missed
- 1.1%
- with their party’s majority
- 97%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR4646 · Democracy & electionsWhistleblower Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,399 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 10newsSpeaker Johnson campaigns in Shreveport, touts 'big beautiful bill' and addresses Iran and gas prices
Johnson held a campaign stop in the district, emphasizing the Republican tax-and-spending law. On Iran and fuel, he said the president wants to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and keep fuel prices low, adding 'I think we can achieve both of those things very soon.' He also expressed confidence Republicans would retain both chambers and predicted Julia Letlow would win the Louisiana Senate race easily.
Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns in Louisiana's 4th District ahead of midterms · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8filingFive candidates confirmed qualified for Louisiana's 4th District open primary on November 3
The Shreveport Times reported Johnson and four challengers are on the ballot. If no candidate wins a majority in the November 3 open primary, the top two advance to a December 12 runoff.
Who's running against House Speaker Mike Johnson in Louisiana? · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsJohnson says he is unsure of his future if Republicans lose the House majority
In a Fox News interview, Johnson said 'Heaven forbid, if we lose this majority or whatever, I don't know what my next chapter of life is,' and raised the possibility of returning to Shreveport to start a lawn-care business. He also said he expected to remain Speaker in the next Congress. His spokesman called the attention to the remark 'contrived.'
House Speaker Mike Johnson unsure of political future if GOP loses ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsMike Johnson names a Pennsylvania race among his 'top three' House contests to watch
Johnson identified a Pennsylvania House race as one of his top three most important contests heading into the 2026 midterms, part of his broader national campaign efforts for Republicans.
Mike Johnson names one of his 'top three' House races · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 1filingMike Johnson qualifies for Louisiana's 4th District ballot by proxy
Johnson reportedly qualified for the November 3 open primary by proxy in August, according to the Shreveport Times. The race features four challengers: Democrats Conrad Cable and Matt Gromlich, and Republicans Gordon Heslop and Mike Nichols.
Who's running against House Speaker Mike Johnson in Louisiana? · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed as a 2026 endorsement on Johnson's iVoterGuide profile for the November 3, 2026 Louisiana 4th District race. Labeled 'Conservative' on the profile. Note: NRA-PVF also gives Johnson an A+ grade, but a grade is not itself an endorsement. ivoterguide.com
- Family Research Council Action PAC organizationListed as a 2026 endorsement on Johnson's iVoterGuide profile for the November 3, 2026 Louisiana 4th District race. Labeled 'Conservative' on the profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed as a 2026 endorsement on Johnson's iVoterGuide profile for the November 3, 2026 Louisiana 4th District race. Labeled 'Conservative' on the profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Eagle Forum PAC organizationListed as a 2026 endorsement on Johnson's iVoterGuide profile for the November 3, 2026 Louisiana 4th District race. Labeled 'Conservative' on the profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Louisiana Republican Party organizationListed as a 2026 endorsement on Johnson's iVoterGuide profile for the November 3, 2026 Louisiana 4th District race. Labeled 'Other' on the profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Citizens United Political Victory Fund organizationListed as a 2026 endorsement on Johnson's iVoterGuide profile for the November 3, 2026 Louisiana 4th District race. Labeled 'Conservative' on the profile. No individual endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House LA-04 · R | Won | Unopposed | |
| 2020 | U.S. House LA-04 · R | Won | 185,265 | 60.4% |
| 2018 | U.S. House LA-04 · R | Won | 139,326 | 64.2% |
| 2016 | U.S. House LA-04 · R | Won | 70,580 | 24.7% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $20.98M
- Spent
- $12.62M
- Cash on hand
- $9.61M
As of Jul 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6LA04138(opens in a new tab)
Sources 14
- [1] Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns in Louisiana's 4th District ahead of midterms(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Voter Guide Profile for LA U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - Mike Johnson(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] House Speaker Mike Johnson unsure of political future if GOP loses ...(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] Mike Johnson names one of his 'top three' House races(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] House, Senate Pass Bipartisan Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working Families(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
- [7] Speaker Johnson: The SAVE America Act is Not Controversial to ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
- [8] Speaker Johnson: Support For American Families Doesn't End at Birth(opens in a new tab) Jan 23, 2026
- [9] Democrats Broke America's Health Care System; Republicans ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 16, 2025
- [10] House Republicans Codify President Trump's Successful ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2025
- [11] House Republican Leadership Statement on Final Passage of ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
- [12] We Didn’t Need New Laws to Stop Illegal Immigration, We Just Needed a New President(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2025
- [13] Speaker Johnson Statement on House Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
- [14] Speaker Johnson Reelected to Serve as 56th Speaker of the ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025