Mike Johnson is a fairly known name in American politics. He currently serves as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives. A lawyer by profession, he assumed the position in 2023 after former speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the office.
Here’s everything we know about Mike Johnson’s wife, how they met and more details about the couple.
Who is Mike Johnson married to?
Mike Johnson is married to Kelly Renee Lary.
Johnson first met Lary when he was still attending Louisiana State University from where he earned his law degree in 1998. The couple tied the knot just a year after his graduation on May 1, 1999, in a covenant marriage. They have been inseparable ever since.
She has been a constant pillar of support for her husband over the years. During his acceptance speech after being re-elected as Speaker of the House in January 2025, Mike Johnson expressed his gratitude towards his wife Kelly. He said, “I want to thank my dedicated wife of almost 25 years, Kelly” (via People).
What does Kelly Lary do for a living?
Kelly Lary is a licensed pastoral counselor.
Kelly Johnson graduated from Louisiana Tech University, where she earned her degree in elementary education. Prior to becoming a pastoral counselor, Lary had been a certified teacher. She currently serves as the founder and president of Onward Christian Counseling Services. The organization strives to provide religious-based individual, marriage and family counseling to the people of Louisiana. Additionally, Lary is also the director and advisor of the Louisiana Right to Life Federation (via Answers in Genesis).
Here’s how many kids Mike Johnson and Kelly Lary have
Mike Johnson and Kelly Lary have four children together, apart from an adopted son, Michael (via New York Post).
Their two biological sons are Jack and Will. Their eldest daughter Hannah has decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and is currently pursuing a law degree from Louisiana State University Law School. Abigail, their second daughter, on the other hand, is attending her mother’s alma mater Louisiana Tech University. The two younger boys are still in school, with Jack joining United States Naval Academy with the Class of 2028.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
