Democratic Caucus Elects Leaders for 52nd [Oklahoma] Legislature

STATE OF OKLAHOMA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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House Democratic Caucus

Democratic Caucus Elects Leaders for 52nd Legislature

OKLAHOMA CITY (November 12, 2008) -- House Democrats held their initial Caucus meeting today and chose their leaders for the coming legislative session.

Mike Brown, D-Tahlequah, was elected as the new Democratic Floor Leader, replacing James Covey, D-Custer City, who retired this year due to legislative term limits. "I appreciate the support and confidence the Caucus entrusted in me, and I will work hard to represent not only my constituents but the Democratic ideals of governance that led me to serve in the public domain," said Representative Brown.

Danny Morgan, D-Prague, was unanimously re-elected as Democratic Leader for the 52nd Legislature. "I look forward to the opportunity to work with my colleagues in the Caucus and on behalf of our citizens statewide," said Leader Morgan. "Our Caucus is chock-full of very bright and energetic leaders from across Oklahoma and I'm excited to begin discussing ideas in preparation for the coming session."

The Caucus was also united in their election of Chuck Hoskin, D-Vinita, as Democratic Caucus Chair. Representative Hoskin had served as Caucus Chair during the 2008 legislative session. "I am very confident in our leadership team in place and excited to continue moving the state forward in the forthcoming session," said Representative Hoskin.

Bill Nations, D-Norman, was uncontested in his bid as Speaker Pro-Tempore. "I am thankful to the Caucus in their support of this designation and I look forward to working on behalf of my constituents and all of Oklahoma," said Representative Nations.

Representative Ryan Kiesel, D-Seminole, will retain his role as Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair for the 52nd Legislature.