Madison, WI — Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) was elected unanimously by her fellow members of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Caucus to become Speaker Pro Tempore. During the last legislative session, Representative Subeck served as Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair. Representative Subeck released the following statement following her election:
“It is truly an honor that in our first Democratic Majority in 15 years, our caucus has placed its trust in me to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore. Wisconsinites have elected us to address the issues that matter most to them. We stand ready to tackle the affordability crisis, defend and expand our rights and freedoms, and ensure the integrity of our democracy.
The Assembly Democratic Caucus is diverse, talented, and ambitious, and I look forward to showing Wisconsinites what we can do with the trust they have placed in us. The stakes are high and we are ready to meet the moment.”
Representative Lisa Subeck has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2015 and as Chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus since 2022. She will be formally elected by a full vote of the Assembly along with the Speaker on inauguration day.