Michigan Democrats gain control of both state chambers

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 20:21 · Archive

Michigan Democrats have won control of both the state House and Senate, flipping 11 House seats and expanding their majority in the Senate.

Michigan Democrats have won control of both the state House and Senate following Tuesday's midterm election. They flipped 11 House seats in the House and grew their majority in the Senate by three seats, taking effect from 1 January.

Sen. Darrin Quiroz Camilleri has been elected Senate Majority Leader. At 34 years old, he is the youngest Senate Majority Leader in the country and the first Latino to lead the chamber in Michigan, according to the Democratic Party. Sen. Kevin Hertel was elected Senate Majority Floor Leader.

Camilleri said in a statement: 'Voters sent a clear message on Tuesday. They are fed up with the kind of politics that has repeatedly ignored the needs of working-class families.' He added that Democrats would work to lower costs and improve affordability for Michigan families. Sen. Roger Hauck was elected by Republicans to lead their caucus in the Senate.

Michigan Democrats gain control of both state chambers — Image: Woodtv

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Camilleri and Hauck picked to lead Michigan Senate as Democrats take full controlMichigan Senate Democrats selected State Senator Darrin Camilleri as their new majority leader following a sweep of state offices that gives the party full control of the legislature starting in January.Woodtv · 5 Nov, 20:42
Michigan Democrats, Republicans name new leaders of State Senate and House after midtermsDemocrats will control both chambers, starting Jan. 1.WILX · 5 Nov, 19:51
New, old congressional Democrats talk power shift in MichiganFive new faces representing Michigan, all Democrats, will walk the halls of the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. in January.Woodtv · 5 Nov, 04:32

In this story: Michigan · Darrin Quiroz Camilleri · Kevin Hertel · Roger Hauck

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