Tennessee Senate leaders predict no move to expel member before speaker vote

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 587

Last Updated: 4 days, 22 hours ago

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Tennessee’s Senate Republican Caucus won’t try to remove a member for a rogue endorsement before the election of a new Senate speaker, two key lawmakers said Monday, a move that could affect the outcome of a tight race.

Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson of Franklin, who is running against Sen. Paul Bailey for the speaker’s post, said in a Monday statement, “The Senate Republican Caucus stands firmly behind the Republican nominee for …

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