 In 2009, the legislature had its first Democratic chairman elected when one member of the Republican caucus voted alongside the 10 Democratic members to elect Roxanne Donnery (D-Highlands/Woodbury) to the post.At the November 2009 election, several Democratic incumbents were defeated.As of the convening of the legislature on January 1, 2012, there are 12 Republicans, 8 Democrats, and 1 Independence member.