Assembly Democrats today elected Greta Neubauer to serve as the state’s first female speaker.

The Racine lawmaker was unopposed for the post after Dems picked up eight seats this fall to take a 53-46 majority once the next Legislature convenes in January.

The caucus also elected:

  • Majority leader: Kalan Haywood, D-Milwaukee. He faced Andy Hysell, D-Sun Prairie for the post after serving as assistant minority leader since 2022.
  • Speaker pro-tempore: Lisa Subeck, D-Madison. She served as caucus chair this session.
  • Assistant majority leader: Mike Bare, D-Verona. Bare, who served as caucus secretary this session, faced Darrin Madison, D-Milwaukee, for the post.
  • Caucus chair: Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit. He was caucus vice-chair this session.
  • Caucus vice-chair: Karen DeSanto, D-Baraboo. She faced Rep. Maureen McCarville, D-DeForest, for the post.
  • Caucus secretary: Ann Roe, D-Janesville. She faced Rep. Christine Sinicki, D-Milwaukee, for the post.
  • Sergeant-at-arms: Margaret Arney, D-Wauwatosa. She faced Rep. Jodi Emerson, D-Eau Claire, for the post. Emerson served in that role this session.