Early Life and Education of Mike Johnson: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Mike Johnson. A timeline of key moments.

Mike Johnson is an American politician and lawyer currently serving as the 56th Speaker of the House since 2023. A Republican, he has represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district in the House of Representatives since 2017, now in his fifth term.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

January 30, 1972: Birth of Mike Johnson

On January 30, 1972, James Michael Johnson was born. He would later become a lawyer, politician, and the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

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1984: Father Injured in Fire

In 1984, Mike Johnson's father, Pat Johnson, was severely injured in a fire while serving with the Shreveport Fire Department, where a fellow firefighter died.

1995: Graduated from Louisiana State University

In 1995, Mike Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Louisiana State University, becoming a first-generation college graduate.

1998: Graduated from Louisiana State University Law Center

In 1998, Mike Johnson graduated from Louisiana State's Paul M. Hebert Law Center with a Juris Doctor degree.

May 1, 1999: Marriage to Kelly Renee Lary

On May 1, 1999, Mike Johnson married Kelly Renee Lary. Their primary residence is in Benton, Louisiana.

2015: Featured at Purity Ball

In 2015, Mike Johnson and his then 13-year-old daughter Hannah were featured in a German television story about the purity movement, attending a purity ball.

2016: Sermon Linking Evolution to Mass Shootings

In 2016, Mike Johnson delivered a sermon connecting the teaching of evolution to mass shootings, claiming it promotes a lack of moral values and survival of the fittest mentality.