Shelton's McGorty named assistant Republican House leader
Dec. 13, 2020
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State Rep. Ben McGorty (R-122) has been appointed Assistant Republican Leader by House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora on Dec. 4.Contributed photo
SHELTON — State Rep. Ben McGorty, R-122, was appointed Assistant Republican Leader by House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora last week.
In addition to serving in this leadership post in the caucus for the 2021 legislative session, McGorty will sit on the legislature's Public Safety and Security Committee, among others.
The position of Assistant Republican Leader, typically given to legislators with a proven record of leadership in the House chamber, comes with added responsibilities during debate on the House floor, according to McGorty, who earned reelection in November by defeating Democrat challenger Jose Goncalves.