Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Get Started
SubscribeLogin
Published • loading... • Updated

Louisiana Democratic 'dirt row farmer' targets Speaker Mike Johnson in 2026 election

Conrad Cable, a 33-year-old Democrat and vegetable farmer, aims to represent working-class voters by addressing issues like Medicaid cuts, insurance, and rural internet access.

Summary by The Shreveport Times
In potential David vs. Goliath election, a Democratic dirt row vegetable farmer in Louisiana takes on House Speaker Mike Johnson in 2026 election.

2 Articles

KTBSKTBS
Center

'Farmer from Farmerville" to challenge Congressman Mike Johnson

SHREVEPORT, La. -- It looks like Speaker of the House Mike Johnson could face some Democratic opposition in Louisiana’s Congressional District 4 in next year’s election.

Read Full Article
The Shreveport TimesThe Shreveport Times
Center

Louisiana Democratic 'dirt row farmer' targets Speaker Mike Johnson in 2026 election

In potential David vs. Goliath election, a Democratic dirt row vegetable farmer in Louisiana takes on House Speaker Mike Johnson in 2026 election.

Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 100% of the sources are Center
100% Center

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Shreveport Times broke the news in on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
Stories disproportionately reported by the Left or the Right

Similar News Topics

Mike Johnson icon

Mike Johnson

Shreveport icon

Shreveport

News
For You
SearchBlindspotLocal