Louisiana is proud!'Īfter three other GOP nominees did not gain enough support from their fellow House Republicans to secure the top leadership position, Johnson was able to do just that after a single floor vote, making history as the first speaker from Louisiana. The state's GOP Gov.-elect Jeff Landry praised Johnson, saying he's 'well-liked by everyone.' Congratulating him on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Landry stated, 'he has the work ethic and tenacity to lead our country in this prestigious position. While his hard-line conservative record is not one that's widely known nationally, it's being celebrated by many Republicans in his home state who are welcoming what they see as an important moment in Louisiana's history. Mike Johnson, a conservative Christian who opposes abortion rights and same-sex marriages, to become House speaker. After weeks of uncertainty, House Republicans elected Louisiana Rep.
