Michigan and Missouri Legislatures Elect New Leadership Teams
Michigan Democrats secure a state trifecta with new leadership, while Missouri Republicans and Democrats name leaders for the 104th General Assembly.
Legislative caucuses in Michigan and Missouri elected new leadership on November 6 following the midterm elections. In Michigan, Democrats secured a political trifecta by winning control of both the State House and Senate, joining their hold on the governorship, Secretary of State’s Office, and Attorney General’s Office. Senator Darrin Quiroz Camilleri became the first Latino and the youngest person in the country to serve as Senate Majority Leader, while Representative Ranjeev Puri was elected Speaker of the Michigan House.
Michigan Republicans elected Senator Roger Hauck as Senate Republican Leader and Representative Tom Kunse as the leader for House Republicans. While Democrats expanded their majorities, Republican leaders emphasized a commitment to rebuilding their presence and offering a different path for state education and jobs.
In Missouri, the 104th General Assembly established its leadership teams. Jason Bean was elected president pro tem of the Senate, granting him authority over legislation assignment and committee appointments. In the House, the Democratic Caucus elected Ashley Aune as house minority leader to lead their team in the lower chamber.
