Rep. Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny) has been elected Democratic Whip, with support of 53 members of his caucus, including the Allegheny County delegation. He replaces Rep. Bill DeWeese (D-Greene), who resigned earlier this week after being charged by Attorney General Tom Corbett.

Rep. Dermody currently chairs the Urban Affairs Committee and last session served as Caucus Secretary.

Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster), chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee, commented it was clear the caucus leadership needed someone from the western part of the state.

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