Earlier this week the Majority Coalition Caucus (MCC) elected Senator Mark Schoesler as the Senate Majority leader. Schoesler previously served as Senate GOP leader.

The Caucus retained three top leaders from the prior session. Linda Evans Parlette of Wenatchee will remain caucus chair, Joe Fain of Auburn floor leader and Ann Rivers of La Center whip. In addition the MCC supported retaining Tim Sheldon (D) as the Senate’s president pro tempore a position elected by the full Senate.
Finally, the MCC made some changes to leadership:

• John Braun was elected deputy leader, replacing Don Benton
• Jan Angel was elected caucus vice chair, replacing Bruce Dammeier
• Mark Miloscia was elected, replacing John Braun as deputy whip