SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Speaker of the House Congressman Mike Johnson's 4th Congressional District seat was challenged after he ran unopposed in his previous re-election bid. The Louisiana Democratic Party opted not to put an opposition candidate up against the power of Johnson's speakership. Instead, a political unknown, Joshua Morott, announced that he would take on the might of the GOP in a bid to unseat Johnson. The power of the GOP and former President Donald Trump at the top of the ticket proved too much for Morott, as Johnson won significantly. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Bezos congratulates Trump for 'extraordinary political comeback' When do new members of Congress get sworn in and what happens until then? FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Smoothie King’s New GLP-1 Support Menu Trump, Senate GOP victories send markets soaring When was the last time the Republican Party won the popular vote?