Michelle Fischbach

Nov 6, 2010

Koch will become first female Senate majority leader in state’s history

The state Senate GOP made history by electing a woman for the first time as majority leader. Michelle Fischbach will be the Senate's first woman president.

Oct 8, 2010

Senate Minority Leader Senjem likely to face competition for leadership

While most Minnesota politicos are devoting their attention to the race for the governorship this year, a smaller power battle is brewing in the state Senate. Many who frequent the Capitol halls in St. Paul predict there will be a spirited race for head of the Senate GOP caucus after the general election, a spot that is looking more desirable to Republicans given boasts within the party that the G[...]

Jun 15, 2009

Significant updates to our "Who’s on First" 2010 race for governor matrix

The state Senate GOP made history by electing a woman for the first time as majority leader. They also elected the Senate’s first woman president. Sen. Amy Koch, R-Buffalo, who organized the Republicans’ takeover of the Senate for the first time in 38 years, was elected majority leader at the caucuses’ closed-door meeting in Room ...

Jun 15, 2009

Significant updates to our "Who’s on First" 2010 race for governor matrix

The state Senate GOP made history by electing a woman for the first time as majority leader. They also elected the Senate’s first woman president. Sen. Amy Koch, R-Buffalo, who organized the Republicans’ takeover of the Senate for the first time in 38 years, was elected majority leader at the caucuses’ closed-door meeting in Room ...