Lucas Congratulates Mike Johnson as Next Speaker

Oct 25, 2023

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after voting for Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) as the next Speaker of the House.

“Congratulations to our new Speaker – a true conservative and a principled leader – Mike Johnson. I look forward to getting the House back in order so that we can tackle the issues facing our country at home and abroad,” said Congressman Frank Lucas. “Like my colleagues in Washington and my constituents in Oklahoma, I am excited for this next chapter of leadership in our country.”

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