Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session

HARRISBURG, PA - November 13, 2024 - The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session.

The Senate Democratic Caucus also proudly welcomes two new members: Senator Patty Kim representing Senate District 15, and Senator Nick Pisciottano, who succeeds Senator Jim Brewster in representing Senate District 45.

The new and returning members elected the following Caucus Leadership Team:

• Leader - Jay Costa, Jr.
• Caucus Whip - Tina Tartaglione
• Appropriations Committee Chair - Vincent Hughes
• Caucus Chair - Maria Collett
• Caucus Secretary - Steve Santarsiero
• Policy Committee Chair - Nick Miller
• Administrator - Judy Schwank

"I am honored and humbled to announce that I will be serving as the Leader of the PA Senate Democratic Caucus for the next two years," said Senator Jay Costa. "I'd like to thank my fellow Democratic senators for entrusting me with this responsibility. I look forward to the fight ahead."

Learn more about the PA Senate Democrats' commitment to fighting for every Pennsylvanian here.

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