LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – One day after winning back control of the Michigan House of Representatives, Republicans named two lawmakers from West Michigan as their leadership for 2025.
Kalamazoo County State Representative Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) will serve as the next speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, leading the legislative chamber in the 103rd Legislature. Hall has led the Republican caucus in the minority the past two years.
“The people of Michigan elected a new House Republican majority to put our state back on the road to success,” Hall said. “Our focus will be on serving the people of our great state. Michiganders want safe neighborhoods, high-paying careers, effective schools, and secure elections. House Republicans are ready to get to work to make our state the best place to raise a family safely and affordably.”
Hall has served in the House of Representatives since 2019; he represents the 42nd House District, which includes portions of Kalamazoo and Allegan counties.
Allegan County State Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Martin) was elected to serve as speaker pro-tempore for the 2025-26 legislative session.
Democrats Thursday selected Representative Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) to lead the House Democratic Caucus in the 103rd Legislature. He replaces Joe Tate as the top Democrat in the House.
Representative John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming) was selected as Democratic floor leader for the next term.
The new House of Representatives will convene for its first formal session January 8, 2025.
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