LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – After Michigan voters shifted the power from a Democratic to a Republican majority in the state House, the GOP’s incoming majority caucus elected a new leader on Thursday.
State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) will serve as the next speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. The outgoing speaker is Rep. Joe Tate (D-Detroit).
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“Our focus will be on serving the people of our great state. Michiganders want safe neighborhoods, high-paying careers, effective schools, and secure elections,” Hall said. “House Republicans are ready to get to work to make our state the best place to raise a family safely and affordably.”
House Republicans selected the following legislators to serve on Speaker-elect Hall’s leadership team:
- Speaker Pro Tempore Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville)
- Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Township)
- Majority Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus (R-Cannon Township)
- Assistant Majority Floor Leader Brian BeGole (R-Antrim Township)
- Majority Whip Mike Harris (R-Waterford)
- Chief Deputy Whip Joe Aragona (R-Clinton Township)
- Caucus Chair Ken Borton (R-Gaylord)
- Caucus Vice Chair Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-Clayton)
The new House of Representatives will convene for its first formal session on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
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