Robin Vos Reelected as Wisconsin Assembly Speaker

Rep. Robin Vos has been reelected as the Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly, continuing his historic tenure amid a shrinking Republican majority of 54-45, down from 64 seats. Vos faced a challenge from Rep. Scott Allen, who ran to provide an alternative conservative leadership but ultimately did not win support. Despite opposition from some within his party, Vos plans to prioritize returning the state’s budget surplus to taxpayers and addressing inflation concerns in the upcoming legislative session. His reelection comes after a general election that saw Democrats gaining seats under new legislative maps, which have made the political landscape more competitive. Vos has been a controversial figure, particularly for his refusal to decertify the 2020 election results and for his handling of election administration issues. The Assembly Republicans also reelected their leadership team, including Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, as they prepare for new legislative challenges.