MNHouse DFL Elects Representative Stephenson Caucus Leader

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — State Representative Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids will be the Minnesota House Democratic caucus leader next session.

House DFL members elected Stephenson at a meeting Monday night.

He was a close friend and former campaign manager for fallen House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and served as a pall bearer at her funeral.

Stephenson said in a statement, “While I’ve been chosen to lead, it will take all of us, working together, to move forward, honor Speaker Hortman’s legacy, and build a Minnesota where everyone can succeed.'”