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Michael C. Echols elected Louisiana House Republican Majority Leader on Dec. 11, 2025, succeeding Mark Wright.
Representative Michael C. Echols of Monroe was elected Louisiana House Republican Majority Leader on December 11, 2025, succeeding Mark Wright.
Echols, a former Monroe City Council chair and co-owner of The Hotel Monroe, won the leadership role with 39 votes, defeating Rep. John Illg.
Governor Jeff Landry publicly endorsed Echols, marking the first time a Louisiana governor backed a specific candidate for the position.
Echols, whose background includes real estate, construction, and healthcare, pledged to improve communication of Republican legislative achievements and support accountable government and economic growth.
His election reflects growing GOP alignment with the governor’s agenda, particularly on insurance regulation, and underscores shifting dynamics in legislative leadership.
Michael C. Echols fue elegido líder de la mayoría republicana de la Cámara de Representantes de Louisiana el 11 de diciembre de 2025, sucediendo a Mark Wright.