Missouri Republicans pick Cindy O’Laughlin as Senate leader

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri Republicans have picked their leadership in the state Senate for the 2025 legislative session, according to a Thursday press release.

Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, of Shelbina, was picked as the president pro tem. She will be the first woman to serve in the position, the release says.

The president pro tem is responsible for appointing committee members, assigning legislation to committees and ruling on points of order raised during debates, the release says.

The release the following people were picked for:

• Majority Floor Leader: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, of Parkville
• Assistant Majority Floor Leader: Sen. Curtis Trent, of Battlefield
• Majority Caucus Whip: Sen. Jill Carter, of Granby
• Majority Caucus Chairman: Sen. Ben Brown, of Washington
• Majority Caucus Secretary: Sen. Sandy Crawford, of Buffalo