Two members of the Oregon State Senate who represent the Mid-Columbia will be part of the Senate Republicans’ leadership team during the upcoming legislative session. 26th District Senator Chuck Thomsen and Cliff Bentz of the 30th District will serve as Republican Deputy Leaders, joining Alan Olsen of Canby. Herman Baertschiger of Grants Pass was elected Senate Minority Leader. Dennis Lithicum of Klamath Falls continues in his position as Senate Republican Whip.