Rep. Sarah Lightner of Springport has been elected associate speaker pro tempore for the upcoming 2021-22 legislative session of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Lightner was elected by her House Republican colleagues, who will again hold the majority next session. The associate speaker pro tem helps preside over House proceedings, moderate debate, make rulings on procedure and announce the results of votes.

“I am honored my colleagues have entrusted me with this important leadership role providing a voice for rural Michigan and our entire state,” Lightner said. “I look forward to working together with my fellow Representatives – both Republicans and Democrats – to continue to help find solutions to our most pressing challenges, leading to brighter days ahead.”

Lightner was first elected to the Michigan House in 2018 and was re-elected this week for another two-year term. 

During the current 2019-20 term, Lightner serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.