Wisconsin Senate Democrats are officially naming Middleton Senator Dianne Hesselbein as their new majority leader following a party vote yesterday.
Hesselbein will step into the top post when the new legislative session begins, making her the first Democratic majority leader in the state Senate since 2012.
Her leadership follows last week’s election victory, where Democrats flipped both legislative chambers to secure an 18-to-15 majority.
Hesselbein, who previously served as minority leader, pledged to focus on government accountability and public service as Democrats take control.
