Tilton told reporters that the majority coalition currently includes most House Republicans — Wasilla Rep. Eastman and Kodiak Rep. Stutes are out — along with the Bush caucus.
Rep. Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, speaks during a House floor session, Feb. 8, 2016.
“We are ready to show Alaskans that we’re ready to do business,” Tilton said after the vote. “We didn’t want to have a repeat of the last several sessions where Alaskans were waiting for business to get started.” Speaking to reporters after the session, Tilton said the majority coalition currently includes every House Republican except Wasilla Rep. David Eastman and Kodiak Rep. Louise Stutes. She said it also includes the Bush caucus, made up of Dillingham Independent Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Bethel Democrat Rep. C.J. McCormick, Nome Democrat Rep. Neal Foster and Utqiagvik Independent Rep. Josiah Patkotak.
Finally members voted 26-14 to elect Tilton to the speaker seat. Every House Democrat except Foster and Juneau Rep. Andy Story voted no. Tilton said the votes do not align with the members of the new Republican-led majority coalition.
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