Minnesota Representative Angie Craig wants to be the lead Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee. Craig sent a letter to her fellow Democrats on the committee, making her case to take over the leadership role. Georgia Congressman David Scott is now in that role, but has had health issues. Scott has also faced scrutiny over his effectiveness in leading the Democratic caucus in the ag committee. Congressman Jim Costa has also announced his intentions to seek the ranking member role when the next Congress convenes in January. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will be the ranking member on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Klobuchar is succeeding Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, who is retiring.
