Results of Senate Republican Leadership Election

Raleigh, N.C. – This afternoon, the Senate Republican Caucus held its internal leadership election. Below are the results:

Senate President Pro Tempore (Senate Leader)

Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham)

Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Paul Newton (R-Cabarrus)

Deputy President Pro Tempore

Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell)

Senate Whips

Sen. Tom McInnis (R-Richmond)

Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir)

Caucus Liaison

Sen. Carl Ford (R-Rowan)

Sen. Berger said, "I'd like to thank my colleagues for entrusting me to lead the Senate for another term. I look forward to another two years of helping create a better North Carolina for all."

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