2026 Elections · Louisiana

Louisiana's 4th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Louisiana congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District in 2026?

Mike Johnson (Republican), Conrad Cable (Democratic), Matt Gromlich (Democratic), Gordon Heslop (Republican) and Michael Nichols (Republican).

  • Mike JohnsonRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $24.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Mike Johnson's sponsored bills →
  • Conrad CableDemocratic✓ Verified
    $1.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Matt GromlichDemocratic✓ Verified
    $446K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Gordon HeslopRepublican✓ Verified
    $119K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Michael NicholsRepublican✓ Verified
    $71K raised
    • Official FEC

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Mike Johnson votes yea on immigration enforcement bills like the Secure America Act but nay on a national emergency resolution; he supports restoring energy dominance and strengthening the military with necessary resources 17910. Gordon Heslop supports ending chain migration and banning sanctuary cities, and opposes pardons for those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers 25. Matt Gromlich prioritizes safe water and infrastructure, calling for federal investment and regulation, and advocates reducing excessive military contractor budgets to better support service members and families 411. Conrad Cable supports funding and reforming the National Flood Insurance Program to keep flood insurance affordable and reliable for Louisiana families 6.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMike JohnsonRepublicanConrad CableDemocraticMatt GromlichDemocraticGordon HeslopRepublicanMichael NicholsRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Johnson supports policies that cut taxes, reduce regulations, and incentivize job creation to grow the economy and increase take-home pay for working families.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Mike Johnson votes yea on multiple bills supporting small business, technology use, and capital access, including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 7128.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Cable supports raising wages, protecting unions, and giving workers more power over corporations to ensure fair pay and better working conditions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Matt Gromlich supports raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour while protecting small businesses through subsidies, and investing in early childhood education to strengthen working families and small businesses.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Gromlich supports raising the minimum wage rather than relying on government efforts to lower prices directly.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Heslop supports strengthening the middle class, increasing the minimum wage, and focusing on the health of the rural economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Healthcare

Mike Johnson votes yea on healthcare-related bills such as the EARLY Act Reauthorization, Medicaid reforms, and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Cable supports Medicare for All, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and keeping hospitals open to ensure healthcare is a right and accessible to all.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Matt Gromlich advocates for common sense healthcare reforms to address high costs and poor coverage, emphasizing the need to help elders and parents afford life-saving medicine and basic needs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Gromlich says his preferred direction for health care is ideally a single-payer system, or at minimum a federal option not tied to employment.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Heslop supports providing preventative health screening and improving and strengthening rural health services.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Mike Johnson votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including the Secure America Act and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Heslop supports ending chain migration and banning and defunding sanctuary cities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Mike Johnson votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including the Secure America Act and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 1. Gordon Heslop supports ending chain migration and banning and defunding sanctuary cities 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Mike Johnson votes yea on various public safety bills, including the GUARD Act, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, and support for law enforcement resolutions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Matt Gromlich prioritizes safe water and reliable infrastructure, calling for federal investment and regulation to ensure safe drinking water and to prevent environmental harm from data centers and carbon capture projec…

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Heslop supports no pardons or commutations for those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Mike Johnson votes yea on various public safety bills, including the GUARD Act, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, and support for law enforcement resolutions 1. Matt Gromlich prioritizes safe water and reliable infrastructure, calling for federal investment and regulation to ensure safe drinking water and to prevent environmental harm from data centers and carbon capture projects 2. Gordon Heslop supports no pardons or commutations for those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers 3.
Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Johnson supports large tax cuts, reducing government size, and historic spending reductions to promote economic growth and fiscal responsibility.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Mike Johnson votes yea on multiple tax relief and appropriations bills, including the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and the congressional budget for fiscal year 2027.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Cable criticizes cuts to SNAP food benefits in the 2025 federal budget bill, saying there was no real debate before cutting them.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Matt Gromlich supports cutting excessive military contractor spending and redirecting funds to improve conditions for service members and their families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Heslop supports higher income earners paying at least the same tax rate as the middle class and eliminating schemes that reduce taxable income.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

Johnson supports restoring America’s energy dominance by empowering energy producers, dismantling Green New Deal regulations, reforming permitting, and boosting energy security.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Mike Johnson votes yea on conservation and infrastructure bills but votes nay on the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Cable supports funding and reforming the National Flood Insurance Program to keep flood insurance affordable and reliable for Louisiana families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

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Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Conrad Cable supports funding and reforming the National Flood Insurance Program to keep flood insurance affordable and reliable for Louisiana families 1. Mike Johnson supports restoring America’s energy dominance by empowering energy producers, dismantling Green New Deal regulations, reforming permitting, and boosting energy security 2. He votes yea on conservation and infrastructure bills but votes nay on the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Johnson supports strengthening the military by providing necessary resources to maintain its status as the strongest fighting force in the world.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Mike Johnson votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran and Lebanon but yea on the National Defense Authorization Act and veterans' clinic naming.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Matt Gromlich calls for reducing excessive military contractor budgets and reallocating funds to support service members and their families, emphasizing military readiness starts at home.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

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Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Mike Johnson supports strengthening the military by providing necessary resources to maintain its status as the strongest fighting force in the world 1. He voted nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran and Lebanon and yea on the National Defense Authorization Act and veterans' clinic naming 2. Matt Gromlich calls for reducing excessive military contractor budgets and reallocating funds to support service members and their families, emphasizing that military readiness starts at home 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Mike Johnson votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including the Secure America Act and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. Gordon Heslop supports ending chain migration and banning and defunding sanctuary cities.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Mike Johnson votes yea on various public safety bills, including the GUARD Act, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, and support for law enforcement resolutions. Matt Gromlich prioritizes safe water and reliable infrastructure, calling for federal investment and regulation to ensure safe drinking water and to prevent environmental harm from data centers and carbon capture projects. Gordon Heslop supports no pardons or commutations for those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Conrad Cable supports funding and reforming the National Flood Insurance Program to keep flood insurance affordable and reliable for Louisiana families. Mike Johnson supports restoring America’s energy dominance by empowering energy producers, dismantling Green New Deal regulations, reforming permitting, and boosting energy security. He votes yea on conservation and infrastructure bills but votes nay on the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Mike Johnson supports strengthening the military by providing necessary resources to maintain its status as the strongest fighting force in the world. He voted nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran and Lebanon and yea on the National Defense Authorization Act and veterans' clinic naming. Matt Gromlich calls for reducing excessive military contractor budgets and reallocating funds to support service members and their families, emphasizing that military readiness starts at home.