Rep. Allen Andrews Becomes House Majority Whip

State Representative Allen Andrews will be playing a pivotal role for the Missouri House Republican Caucus in the 2021 legislative session.

On January 6, 2021, Andrews officially began his work as the new Majority Whip of the 101st General Assembly, a role to which he was elected to serve on November 4, 2020. As Majority Whip, Andrews will lead the fight for the legislative priorities of the Republican House members, who maintained their supermajority following the November 2020 election.

Andrews most recently served as one of two Deputy Whips. In that position he coordinated the efforts of six Floor Whips and assisted Majority Whip Steve Lynch in rounding up votes on critical issues and communicating policy positions to other members of the majority. With Lynch leaving office because of term limits, Andrews sought and received the support of his caucus to take over the role of Majority Whip.

“I am honored and humbled that my caucus has chosen to place me in a role of leadership here in the House. This is a responsibility I will not take for granted as I work to help my caucus members achieve their legislative goals, and as I fight for the values and principles that matter to the people of Northwest Missouri and around the state. I am excited to work with the new leadership team and to work hard each and every day for my constituents and all Missourians,” said Andrews, R-Grant City.

As Majority Whip, Andrews will work to put together a team of Deputy Whips and Floor Whips to assist him as he works to ensure the priorities of the caucus have support on the House floor. The Majority Whip position is considered to be the fourth most powerful position in the House of Representatives.

Andrews officially began his service as Majority Whip when the 101st General Assembly convened for the 2021 legislative session on January 6. For more information, contact Rep. Andrews’ office at 573-751-9465.