House Democrats Select 2009 Leaders

House Democrats caucused today and chose their leaders for the coming legislative session.

Mike Brown, D-Tahlequah, was appointed as the new Democratic Floor Leader, replacing James Covey, D-Custer City, who retired this year due to legislative term limits.

Danny Morgan, D-Prague, was unanimously re-elected as Democrat Leader for the 52nd Legislature.

The Caucus was also united in their election of Chuck Hoskin, D-Vinita, as Democratic Caucus Chair.

Bill Nations, D-Norman, was uncontested in his bid as Speaker Pro-Tempore.
Representative Ryan Kiesel, D-Seminole, will retain his role as Democratic Caucus Vice-Chairman.

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