As the 135th General Assembly comes to a conclusion, state lawmakers in Columbus this week held elections for their leadership teams for the next two years.

The Ohio Senate saw Sen. Rob McColley elected as the next Senate president. The Senate Majority leadership team will consist of Sen. Bill Reineke as president pro tempore, Sen. Theresa Gavarone as majority floor leader, and Sen. George Lang as majority whip.

Senate Democrats unanimously reelected Sen. Nikki Antonio as the minority leader. The Minority Leadership Team will consist of Sen. Hearcel Craig as assistant minority leader; Sen. Kent Smith, minority whip; and Sen.-elect Beth Liston as assistant minority whip.

House Democrats also unanimously reelected Rep. Allison Russo as their minority leader. The Minority Leadership Team will consist of Rep. Dontavius Jarrells as assistant minority leader, Rep. Dani Isaacsohn as minority whip, and Rep. Michele Grim as assistant minority whip. 11/20/2024