US Politics Daily@uspoliticsdailyMichigan House Democrats chose Rep. Ranjeev Puri of Canton as their next speaker after winning back the chamber in the 2026 midterms. He'll take over from Republican Matt Hall when the new term starts in January.
Puri will be the first Indian American to hold the job. Laurie Pohutsky and John Fitzgerald were also chosen for the posts of speaker pro tempore and majority floor leader.
On the Republican side, Rep. Tom Kunse of Clare, who was reelected to a third term, will lead the minority caucus.
