House elects Sexton as Speaker in special session
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly elected Republican Cameron Sexton as Speaker Friday, attempting to reverse months of upheaval caused by a racist and sexist texting scandal surrounding former Speaker Glen Casada.
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Cameron Sexton Karen Camper Tennessee LegislatureSam Stockard
Sam Stockard is a Nashville-based reporter with more than 30 years of journalism experience as a writer, editor and columnist covering the state Legislature and Tennessee politics for The Daily Memphian.
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