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Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
House Speaker who helped coordinate efforts to overturn 2020 election
Overview
Mike Johnson became House Speaker in October 2023. Before that, he was a key architect of efforts to overturn the 2020 election, helping coordinate the strategy to object to electoral votes and filing an amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania. He recruited 100+ Republicans to sign onto the brief challenging election results.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
ELECTION OBJECTION: Helped coordinate Republican objections to 2020 election certification
TEXAS AMICUS: Recruited 100+ Republicans to sign amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania
JANUARY 6: Participated in congressional effort to delay certification
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Aligned with election overturn efforts
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- January 30, 1972
- Birthplace
- Shreveport, Louisiana
Education
- •Louisiana State University
- •Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Key Timeline
January 30, 1972
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana
2017
Elected to Congress
December 2020
Organizes Texas amicus brief
January 6, 2021
Objects to electoral votes
October 25, 2023
Elected Speaker of the House