LANSING, MI (WTVB) – After a tough election day Tuesday for Republicans across Michigan, Branch County’s two elected officials in Lansing have been elected to leadership positions for 2027.
State Representative Jennifer Wortz of Quincy was selected Deputy Republican Whip in the House, while Senator Jonathan Lindsey of Coldwater was named assistant Republican caucus chair in the Senate.
Both were reelected to their seats Tuesday by overwhelming margins.
State Representative Tom Kunse of Clare was selected Thursday to serve as the House Republican leader for the upcoming 104th Legislature that convenes in January. Returning legislators and newly elected representatives met Thursday to choose their leadership team for the 2027-2028 term.
Kunse was selected over current State House Speaker Matt Hall of Richland, was elected to that position two years ago. Hall did run for the position again Thursday.
Roger Hauck of Mount Pleasant was selected as Senate Republican leader.
Democrats will control the governor’s office, as well as both the House and Senate again in 2027.
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