Assembly Republican Leader Heath Flora Announces Leadership Team

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Heath Flora (R-Lodi) was unanimously elected as Republican Leader following Assemblyman James Gallagher, who has led the caucus since 2022. Gallagher made the decision to step down and nominated Flora as his successor.

“I’m humbled by the support of outgoing Assembly Republican Leader Gallagher, our colleagues, as well as the outpouring of kind words I’ve received over these last few weeks of the 2025 Legislative Session,” Flora said.

Leader Flora announces Assembly Republicans’ leadership team, which comprises:

• Leader: Heath Flora (Lodi)
• Caucus Chair: Juan Alanis (Modesto)
• Floor Leader: Kate Sanchez (Temecula)
• Deputy Leader: Alexandra Macedo (Tulare)

“Together with our Vice Chairs of various legislative committees, to be announced later, our caucus is ready to efficiently and effectively serve the ten million Californians we represent in the Legislature,” Flora added.

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