Minnesota House Democrats elect Stephenson as leader

Mn. Representative Zack Stephenson

ST. PAUL, Minn. – State Rep. Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids will be the Minnesota House Democratic caucus leader next session. 

House Democrats members elected Stephenson at a meeting Monday night. He was a close friend and former campaign manager for fallen House Speaker Melissa Hortman and served as a pall bearer at her funeral. 

“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,” Stephenson said.