Who Is Running Against Mike Johnson in 2026?
Review the candidates running against Mike Johnson in the 2026 House election and the official source for ballot information.
Who Is Running Against Mike Johnson in 2026?
Updated November 2, 2026 | U.S. English | Pre-election editorial edition
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is seeking reelection in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District in 2026. His reported November 3 House field includes Conrad Cable, Matthew Gromlich, Gordon Heslop and Mike Nichols. Louisiana’s congressional election rules make this contest different from a simple two-candidate general election.
Who is running against Mike Johnson?
The reviewed Louisiana District 4 race listing names incumbent Republican Mike Johnson, Democrats Conrad Cable and Matthew Gromlich, and Republicans Gordon Heslop and Mike Nichols. This is the group contesting the district’s November 3 congressional election under Louisiana’s revised election schedule.
The list can include candidates from the same party because Louisiana’s House procedure does not simply place one Republican and one Democrat on a November ballot. Always confirm the complete qualified field with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Why the November 3 and December 12 dates both matter
Louisiana changed its 2026 U.S. House schedule. The November 3 election is used for the House contest, with a possible December 12 runoff if the rules for winning outright are not met. State and federal sources may use different labels such as general election, primary or runoff when describing the stages.
A reader should not see “December 12” and assume the November 3 contest was canceled. The later date is conditional; it only matters if the first stage does not settle the race.
What is the Fourth Congressional District?
Louisiana’s 4th District elects one voting member of the U.S. House. Its residents vote based on the district boundaries associated with their registered address. A statewide Louisiana voter may instead live in a different district and cannot cast a vote for this particular seat.
A House representative serves a two-year term. The speaker position is selected within the House and is not a separate popular election on the district ballot.
How to compare the candidates
Compare candidates’ stated approaches to federal spending, taxes, the economy, infrastructure, national security and constituent services. Ask whether campaign pledges are within the authority of one House member or would require legislation and executive action.
Name recognition and news coverage may be uneven among candidates, but a fair voter guide should distinguish actual qualified ballot candidates from past or withdrawn campaign announcements.
Where to check voting details
Use the Louisiana Secretary of State and local parish election authorities for the official qualified list, district lookup and Election Day instructions. After voting, read the state’s posted unofficial returns and determine whether a runoff is required.
As of November 2 there is no certified result for the November 3 House election.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mike Johnson running against in 2026?
Reported candidates include Conrad Cable, Matthew Gromlich, Gordon Heslop and Mike Nichols.
Is the speaker of the House elected directly?
The district elects a representative; House members select their speaker.
Could there be a December runoff?
Yes, under Louisiana’s 2026 House-election rules if the November vote does not settle the contest.
Related guides
2026 US Midterm Elections: Dates, Races, Voting and Results — /topic/2026-midterm-elections/
Editorial note
This guide was prepared using sources reviewed through November 2, 2026. Election procedures, candidate listings and ballot status should be checked against the relevant state or local election office before use. No November 3 vote result or election winner is asserted.