TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Here are the leaders chosen by Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas House for 2015 and 2016.
House members and members-elect had organizational meetings Monday at the Statehouse.
Republicans will have a 97-28 majority when lawmakers open their 2015 session in January.
REPUBLICANS
Speaker: Ray Merrick, Stilwell.
Majority Leader: Jene Vickrey, Louisburg.
Speaker Pro Tem: Peggy Mast, Emporia.
Assistant Majority Leader: Mario Goico, Wichita.
Whip: Ron Ryckman Jr., Olathe.
Caucus Chairman: Travis Couture-Lovelady, Palco.
DEMOCRATS
Minority Leader: Tom Burroughs, Kansas City.
Assistant Minority Leader: Louis Ruiz, Kansas City.
Whip: Ed Trimmer, Winfield.
Agenda Chairman: Brandon Whipple, Wichita.
Caucus Chairwoman: Barbara Ballard, Lawrence.
Policy Chairman: John Wilson, Lawrence.
