October 19, 2025 1:20 p.m. 

On Friday, Oregon House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer announced a new leadership team for the 2025 Legislative Session:

*Deputy House Republican Leader Representative Alek Skarlatos of Winston

*Whip: Representative Virgil Osborne of Roseburg

*Assistant Leaders: Representative E. Werner Reschke of Malin, Representative Anna Scharf of Amity, and Representative Ed Diehl of Stayton

*Ex-Officio members: Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson of Prineville and Representative Greg Smith of Heppner

Leader Elmer said, “Each member of this team brings a deep well of experience and character”. Leader Elmer said, “Their loyalty and wisdom are what steady us as we work toward practical, lasting solutions for Oregon”.