Two days after the election, legislators from both parties in the Assembly gathered in Sacramento for “Caucus Organizational” meetings. Assembly Democrats unanimously re-affirmed Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) as their leader. Once the Assembly convenes in December, Atkins is expected to be officially chosen as Speaker.
On the Assembly Republican side, Assemblymember Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) was reaffirmed as the Republican Caucus leader. The Assembly Republican Caucus also released a video outlining its priorities for the upcoming year.
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