The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus chose Rep. Emily Virgin to lead them as Minority Leader during the 57th Legislature. She’s serving as the Caucus Chair during the current Legislature.
This adds to the rise of women in political positions for Oklahoma. Senator Kay Floyd was selected as Minority Leader in the Oklahoma Senate.
“It’s humbling that the caucus has faith in me to lead during this important time in Oklahoma’s statehood,” Virgin said. “I am proud to represent women in this endeavor, but make no mistake, our caucus is focused on including all Oklahomans in the conversation regardless of gender, race or income level. This caucus moved the state in a positive direction last session and helped guarantee the largest teacher pay raise in state history. We will fight to build on this success – not only in education but also in access to health care, expansion of mental health services, criminal justice reform, and providing opportunities for quality employment in Oklahoma communities.”
Virgin succeeds Rep. Scott Inman as Minority Leader.
