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Democrats in Tennessee Call on State House Speaker to Resign

April 24, 2023
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Calls by Democrats in Tennessee asking for Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton to resign his position have been escalated, as the Tennessee Democratic Party (TNDP) Executive Committee passed a resolution over the weekend “demanding the resignation” of Sexton. “TNDP Executive Committeewoman Anne Ferrell Quillen presented the resolution, and she also ran against Sexton for the…

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Tennessee House Republican Caucus Vice Chair Resigns Effective Immediately During House Lunch Break

April 20, 2023
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A Tennessee Representative resigned on Thursday, April 20, minutes before the House gaveled back into session following a lunch recess, Jennifer Easton, communications director for the House Republican Caucus, confirmed to The Epoch Times. Rep. Scotty Campbell was also the vice chair of the House Republican Caucus. The resignation letter, provided to The Epoch Times…

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Second Tennessee Democrat Reinstated to Seat He Was Ousted From

April 12, 2023
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The second Tennessee Democrat ousted from his House seat last week in the Tennessee General Assembly was reappointed to serve until a special election can be held later this year to fill the seat for the rest of his term. Justin Pearson, who represents parts of Memphis in Shelby County, was reinstated in a vote…

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Democrat Facing Expulsion From Tennessee House Files Assault Charges Against Republican Colleague

April 5, 2023
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A Tennessee representative facing an ouster from his seat—alongside two other Democrat Representatives—filed charges against a Republican colleague after a reported incident on the Tennessee House floor on April 3. The incident happened as the Tennessee House floor was thrown into chaos as protestors entered the chamber to call for gun control measures following the…

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