Mike Johnson (politician)
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the other Louisiana politician with the same name, see Michael T. Johnson.
James Michael Johnson (born January 30, 1972) is an American politician and lawyer. Since 2023, he has been serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Before becoming speaker, he has also been serving as the United States representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017. Johnson is a member of the Republican Party.
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Mike Johnson | |
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56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
Assumed office October 25, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Kevin McCarthy[lower-alpha 1] |
Leader of the House Republican Conference | |
Assumed office October 25, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Kevin McCarthy |
Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference | |
In office January 3, 2021 – October 25, 2023 | |
Leader | Kevin McCarthy |
Preceded by | Mark Walker |
Succeeded by | Blake Moore |
Chair of the Republican Study Committee | |
In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Mark Walker |
Succeeded by | Jim Banks |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th congressional district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | John Fleming |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
In office February 22, 2015 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Jeff R. Thompson |
Succeeded by | Raymond Crews |
Personal details | |
Born | James Michael Johnson (1972-01-30) January 30, 1972 (age 52) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Kelly Lary (m. 1999) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Louisiana State University (BS, JD) |
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Website | House website Speaker website |
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