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LANSING - On November 10, 2022, Speaker-Elect of the House of Representatives Joe Tate (D-Detroit) announced the members of the House of Representatives leadership team for the 102nd legislature. Likewise, Majority Floor Leader-elect Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) announced the Assistant Majority Floor Leaders for the upcoming legislative session.

"This is the team that will bring forth the work of the people. It's a phenomenally talented group of Representatives and Representatives-elect with an unmatched work ethic," Tate said. "The people of this state chose Democratic leadership for Michigan's future, and I'm proud to report back to the people what that leadership team will look like in the House."

"Managing the House Floor, and transforming our values into law through the legislative process requires careful attention to detail, collaborative teamwork, and meticulous planning from the introduction of a bill to the Governor's desk," Aiyash said. "We'll be in confident and trusted hands with the team we have assembled."

The following Representatives will compose the leadership team:

Speaker of the House: state Representative Joe Tate (D-Detroit)

Speaker Pro Tempore: state Representative Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia)

Associate Speaker Pro Tem.: state Representative Carol Glanville (D-Walker)

Associate Speaker Pro Tem.: state Representative-elect Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids)

Majority Floor Leader: state Representative Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck)

Assistant Majority Floor Leader: state Representative Kara Hope (D-Holt)

Assistant Majority Floor Leader: state Representative-elect Jimmie Wilson Jr. (D-Ypsilanti)

Assistant Majority Floor Leader: state Representative-elect Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City)

Majority Whip: state Representative Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton)

Deputy Whip: state Representative-elect Carrie Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor)

Deputy Whip: state Representative-elect Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn)

Caucus Chair: state Representative Amos O'Neal (D-Saginaw)

Caucus Vice Chair: state Representative Helena Scott (D-Detroit)

Caucus Vice Chair: state Representative Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac)

Caucus Vice Chair: state Representative-elect Jasper Martus (D-Flushing)

"Going into the 102nd Legislature, it is vital we have a leadership team that reflects the diversity of our state and is led by public servants that voice the issues that matter most to the people of Michigan," Pohutsky said. "Speaker-elect Tate will make history as the first Black Speaker of the House and that commitment to record-breaking diversity and unprecedented community representation continues in nominating this leadership team. Our agenda, one that advocates for all Michiganders, is in strong and passionate hands."