Mike Johnson is an American lawyer and politician. He has been the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023.
He’s part of the Republican Party and is currently serving his fifth term in Congress. Since 2017, he has been the representative for Louisiana’s 4th District.
Wife, Parents & Children
According to the reports, he is married now. He married Kelly Renee Lary on May 1, 1999. They live mainly in Benton, Louisiana. The couple has five children, including their adopted son, Michael Tirrell James.
He was born to his American parents. His mother’s name is Mrs Jeanne Johnson, and his father’s name is Mr James Patrick “Pat” Johnson. He has three siblings.
Net Worth, Ethnicity & Religion
According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately $10 million from all of his income sources as of 2025. He is of American Ethnicity. His religious faith is in the Christian religion.
Early Life & Educational Details
He was born on 30 January 1972 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. He is 53 years old as of 2025. He finished his schooling at Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration from Louisiana State University in 1995, becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. In 1998, he completed his law degree (Juris Doctor) from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
Career Details
Before joining politics, he worked as a constitutional lawyer. From 2002 to 2010, he served as an attorney for the Alliance Defense Fund, now called Alliance Defending Freedom—a conservative legal organization that focuses on constitutional issues.
He started his political journey when he won a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2015, serving there until 2017. He was elected to represent Louisiana’s 4th District in Congress in 2016.
While in Congress, he challenged the 2020 presidential election results both in the House and through legal efforts. He led the Republican Study Committee, the biggest conservative group in Congress, from 2019 to 2021.
He then served as the vice chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2023.
After Kevin McCarthy was removed as speaker, Johnson was chosen to take his place on October 25, 2023. He later won a close vote to secure a full term as speaker in 2025.
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