Darrin Camilleri elected as Michigan Democratic Senate leader

The Brief

  • New leadership is stepping into roles in the Michigan legislature.
  • Trenton Democrat Darrin Camilleri will serve as state senate majority leader, taking over for Winnie Brinks.
  • Republicans picked state Sen. Roger Hauck as minority leader.

(FOX 2) – Trenton Democrat Darrin Camilleri will be the new leader of the Michigan Senate, party officials said, following voting between state senators.

Camilleri takes over for Winnie Brinks, who will step into a new role as lieutenant governor on Jan. 1.

New Senate leadership

What we know:

Camilleri’s elevation in the party comes following the 2026 midterm elections that saw Michigan Democrats sweep into majorities of both chambers of the legislature.…

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