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November 6, 2026 ~ Michigan lawmakers officially selected new leadership in both the House and Senate. Craig Mauger joins Kevin Dietz to explain who is taking charge, what it means for Lansing, and how the leadership changes could impact the state’s political agenda.
LANSING, Mich. ~ As Michigan prepares for a new legislative session, lawmakers are already laying the groundwork for the state’s next chapter by selecting leaders who will guide the agenda in Lansing. The leadership choices give residents an early look at the priorities likely to shape debates on affordability, energy policy and other issues affecting families across the state.
For many Michiganders, the selections carry real-world implications because legislative leaders help determine which proposals move forward and which never receive a vote. With Democrats set to maintain control of the Senate and regain a governing trifecta, voters will be watching closely to see whether leaders can follow through on promises to lower costs and address concerns that matter most to households across Michigan.
