Tony Sertich

Representative Tony Sertich (DFL-Chisholm) was reelected by his colleagues to be the Minnesota House Majority Leader for the upcoming legislative session.

Sertich was elected House Majority Leader in 2006 when Democrats gained a majority of seats in the Minnesota House. At the time, he was the youngest Majority Leader in Minnesota’s history. He is also the highest ranking legislator from Greater Minnesota.

“It is truly an honor to serve the state in this capacity. My first priority and highest commitment remains to the people back home - the citizens that elected me to represent their interests at the capital. Fortunately, this position gives our area a little higher profile, someone in leadership to provide our perspective,” Sertich said.

The Majority Leader is the second highest ranking official in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He chairs the Rules and Administration Committee, is responsible for the internal House budget, and schedules legislation on the House calendar. The Leader fills the role of floor leader during House floor debate and is a key leader in gauging support among members for legislation.

Sertich was reelected to the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Originally elected in 2000, he will be serving his fifth term.