Cutler chosen to succeed Reed as state House majority leader
The state Capitol in Harrisburg. (Photo by Tom Downing/WITF)
(Harrisburg) — Republicans in the state House are turning to a six-term member from Lancaster County to serve as their majority leader during the legislative session that starts in January.
Republican state Representative Bryan Cutler of Lancaster County (Courtesy of the state House).
The House GOP caucus has elected Representative Bryan Cutler to the critical job that includes running floor debates. He replaces Representative Dave Reed of Indiana County, who did not seek re-election.
Republicans chose Representative Kerry Benninghoff of Centre County to be whip, the job held most recently by Cutler.
They also re-elected Representative Stan Saylor of York County to chair the powerful Appropriations Committee.
The chamber’s presiding officer, speaker of the House, will be elected in January.
Allegheny County Republican Representative Mike Turzai is likely to retain that position.
House Democrats will pick their leaders later today.
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