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Legislative Leadership

The Minnesota State Legislature consists of two bodies: the Minnesota State Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives. The leadership of each body is determined by the political party that holds the most seats.

For 2007, the Democrats hold the majority leadership in both the Senate and the House.

Downloadable 2007 Leadership Roster

Minnesota House of Representatives

Leadership
House Caucuses

Minnesota State Senate

In addition to the primary party caucuses, sometimes legislators form a bipartisan caucus around shared concerns.

Bipartisan-Bicameral Caucuses

Minnesota 2020 - Bipartisan caucus of Minnesota Legislators talking and learning about Minnesota's future down the road—10, 15 years from now—when the challenges will be tremendous.

Minnesota Early Childhood Caucus - Bipartisan caucus of Minnesota Legislators collaborating to support Early Childhood.

Additional Resources

Minnesota Legislative Leadership - Project Vote Smart

Key Contacts

Senate Majority Leader
Lawrence J. Pogemiller
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Room 235
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
(651) 296-7809
Email: Use Mail Form

Speaker of the House
Margaret Anderson Kelliher
463 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155-1206
(651) 296-0171
Email

Majority "Whip?"

“Whip” is a British term for the person who keeps the hounds from leaving the pack during a fox hunt. Whips play an important role in helping leadership to educate colleagues about key issues and upcoming votes. They are also responsible for keeping track of members and making sure they are present to vote on crucial issues.

Senate Week in Review