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Louisiana · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 4

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Mike Johnson Republican · Incumbent Republican Speaker of the U.S. House, representing Louisiana's 4th District since 2017 Full profile → "Matt" Gromlich Democratic Democratic professor Matt Gromlich challenges House Speaker Mike Johnson in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District Full profile → "Mike" Nichols Republican Republican cattle rancher and retired biologist challenging incumbent Mike Johnson in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District Full profile → Conrad Cable Democratic Democratic challenger Conrad Cable is running against House Speaker Mike Johnson in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Gordon Heslop Republican Republican Gordon Heslop, a retired accounting educator from Natchitoches, is challenging incumbent House Speaker Mike Johnson in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. Full profile →
Joshua Morott Republican Joshua Morott declared a candidacy for the seat as a Republican but withdrew prior to the finalization of the ballot. Withdrew

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IssueMike Johnson
Republican
"Matt" Gromlich
Democratic
"Mike" Nichols
Republican
Conrad Cable
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports major tax cuts and spending reductions for workers and job creators Voted 64 yes · 2 no Supports $15 minimum wage, lower costs, and Social Security tax cap elimination Supports flat tax; says leaders are out of touch on affordability Supports raising the minimum wage above $17/hr, indexed to inflation
HousingSupports deregulation and supply-side approach to housing affordability Voted 4 yes Supports lowering housing costs as part of affordability agenda no sourced position Supports reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
Health careSupports lowering premiums through market competition and expanded coverage options Voted 24 yes Supports Medicare for All and free-at-point-of-service healthcare no sourced position Supports Medicare for All and protecting Medicaid
ImmigrationStrongly supports increased border enforcement, detention, and deportations Voted 22 yes · 1 no Supports abolishing ICE, secure borders, and humane immigration reform Campaigns on border security Opposes ICE family detention facility; supports immigration court reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes federal funding for abortion providers; anti-abortion position Voted 4 yes Supports abortion rights and the Women's Health Protection Act no sourced position Supports protecting reproductive healthcare rights
Educationno sourced position Voted 20 yes · 1 missedSupports increased school funding, teacher pay, and universal early childhood education no sourced position Supports universal school meals and rural broadband for students
Climate & energySupports expanding fossil-fuel production; opposes Green New Deal Voted 86 yes · 3 no Supports moratoriums on data centers and carbon capture until safety is guaranteed Opposes carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) Supports flood insurance reform and restoring weather services
Crime & public safetySupports stronger law enforcement and tougher sentencing Voted 55 yes · 1 missedSupports infrastructure investment and community safety measures no sourced position Supports gun-safety laws, mental health care, and community investment to reduce crime
Taxes & budgetSupports permanent tax cuts and elimination of taxes on tips/overtime Voted 50 yes · 2 no Supports eliminating payroll tax cap and taxing billionaires more Supports a flat tax and reducing federal spending Opposes cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP safety-net programs
GunsSupports Second Amendment rights with limited exceptions Voted 8 yes Supports Second Amendment with common-sense safety measures no sourced position Supports gun-safety legislation and individual firearm owner responsibility
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements Voted 14 yes Supports overturning Citizens United and reforming Congress Supports congressional term limits via constitutional amendment Supports overturning Citizens United, voting rights protections, and anti-gerrymandering standards
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military strength, Ukraine sanctions, and blocking Iran nukes Voted 76 yes · 6 no · 1 missedOpposes endless wars; would cut Israel funding; opposes Iran war Supports limiting foreign ownership of U.S. land and border security No detailed foreign policy position identified

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