House elects Mike Johnson as 56th Speaker
Republican represents Louisiana
Born January 30, 1972
James Michael Johnson, known as Mike Johnson, was born on January 30, 1972, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is an American lawyer and Republican politician who has served as the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Johnson's election as Speaker is a significant milestone, as he is the first person to hold the position after a tenure of less than 68 years in the House, surpassing Speaker John G. Boehner's record.
Johnson's election comes after weeks of uncertainty following the resignation of former Speaker Paul Ryan. As a conservative Christian who opposes abortion rights, Johnson's election is a reflection of the Republican Party's shift towards more conservative values.
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