Montana Democrats Name SJ Howell First Trans/Nonbinary Party Leader

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Who was elected as the new minority leader in the Montana House?

State Representative SJ Howell of Missoula was elected as the minority leader by Democrats in the Montana House of Representatives. Howell is the first transgender or nonbinary person to hold a party leadership position in the United States.

What other leadership positions were filled?

State Representative Zooey Zephyr was elected as one of three minority whips in the Montana House. Republicans also elected their leadership, with Katie Zolnikov named House speaker, Mike Vinton as speaker pro tem, and Tom Millett as majority leader.

What is the political makeup of the Montana Legislature?

Republicans hold a dominant position in the Montana Legislature. They control all six statewide offices and have a majority in the legislative body, while Democrats hold minority leadership positions.