OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Tuesday, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, was named as the new leader of the Senate during the chamber’s bi-annual Organizational Day. Senator Lonnie Paxton. Photo from Oklahoma State Senate website. Cold Tuesday, Snow Expected by Thursday “It is the absolute honor of a lifetime to be voted on by my peers to hold this prestigious title,”. “I humbly thank the members of the Senate who voted for me today and have entrusted me with this distinction. I will do everything in my power to ensure the integrity and honor of the Senate is upheld and will always do what is right for the citizens of the state of Oklahoma. Together, we have proven that when the Oklahoma Senate works with purpose, determination, and unity, we can deliver results that positively impact the lives of Oklahomans. “I thank my family, friends, citizens of District 23 who have continued to elect me to the Senate and especially my wife Misti, who all have shown their confidence in me to assume this new role. The Senate will continue to be at the forefront of advancing policies that will make Oklahoma a better place to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to continuing this important work. Oklahoma’s best days are ahead of us.” Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle The vote confirmed Pro Tem Paxton by a vote of 39-8.