Indiana House parties announce respective leadership teams for next session
Nov 07, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS -- After the Indiana Senate Republicans announced its leadership team for the upcoming legislative sessions, both the Indiana House Republicans and the Indiana House Democrats also announced their respective leadership teams in preparation for Organization Day later this month.
Indiana House Republicans
On Wednesday, Indiana House Republicans reelected Indiana State Rep. Todd Huston, R-Fishers as the house speaker.
According to a news release from the Indiana House Republicans, Huston was first elected as speaker in March 2020 and, if he is confirmed, will be Huston's second full term in the position.
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"It's a tremendous honor and a privilege to lead our House Republican team, especially as Indiana's future has never looked brighter," Huston said in the release. "We're ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work delivering results for Hoosier taxpayers and building on our track record of supporting strong families, schools, businesses and communities. I look forward to partnering with Governor-elect Mike Braun and our Senate colleagues in the session ahead."The release said that House Republicans also reelected Indiana State Rep. Greg Stuerwald, R-Avon as the majority caucus chair, Indiana State Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne as majority floor leader and Caroline Spotts as house clerk.
Indiana House Democrats
The Indiana House Democrats also reelected Indiana State Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne to serve as the House Democratic leader. This will be GiaQuinta's fourth term as the leader and first assumed the position in 2018.
According to a news release from the party, Indiana State Rep. Cherrish Pryor, D-Indianapolis was reelected as the minority floor leader and Indiana State Rep. Carey Hamilton, D-Indianapolis was reelected as the minority caucus chair.
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“I'm thankful that House Democrats have once again entrusted me to lead our efforts at the Statehouse to protect our freedoms and build up Indiana's working class," GiaQuinta said in the release. "As we enter next year's budget session, Indiana House Democrats' priorities are the same as they always have been: people before profit. That means fully funding our public schools, keeping healthcare costs low and empowering our local communities to better become places where people want to live, work, play and stay.
"Given state and national election outcomes for Democrats, I'm proud we defended all 30 of our incumbent seats. I always say that House Democrats are pragmatic problem solvers. Our constituents clearly understand that we approach our work in the legislature by putting solutions before partisanship – and that will be no different this upcoming legislative session."
The 124th General Assembly is expected to gather for Organization Day on Nov. 19.