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Posted by: Jarod Word on Jul 24, 2019
After four rounds of voting, the Tennessee House Republican Caucus today elected current Caucus Chairman Cameron Sexton of Crossville as its nominee for the new House Speaker, The Tennessean reports. Sexton was one of six candidates considered for the position, including Deputy Speaker Matthew Hill of Jonesborough, Rep. Mike Carter of Ooltewah, Rep. Curtis Johnson of Clarksville, Rep. Ryan Williams of Cookeville and Rep. Jay Reedy of Erin. He received 41 votes in his favor.