Congressman Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House

Speaker Mike Johnson stands in front of the American flag at the Speaker's dais as he is sworn in as Speaker.

Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) is elected Speaker of the House.

On October 25, 2023, Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) was elected as the Speaker of the House. As a Congressman, Speaker Johnson represents the northwest and western regions of Louisiana. Prior to his election to Congress in 2016, Speaker Johnson was an attorney and served in the Louisiana State Legislature from 2015 to 2017. 

Learn more about the current House leadership and the history of the Speaker of the House by visiting the House History, Art, and Archives website.