Michigan statehouse leaders elected after midterm shifts

Michigan Democrats and Republicans have named new leaders for the State House and Senate following Tuesday’s midterm election. Democrats will hold control of both chambers starting January 1, after flipping 11 seats in the State House and growing their Senate majority by three seats.

Democrats elected Sen. Darrin Quiroz Camilleri as Senate Majority Leader, making him the youngest leader in the country and the first Latino to lead the chamber in Michigan. Sen. Kevin Hertel was elected Senate Majority Floor Leader, while Republicans elected Sen. Roger Hauck as Senate Republican Leader and Rep. Tom Kunse as House Republican Leader to replace outgoing Speaker Matt Hall.

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