Representative Cameron Sexton was officially voted in today as Tennessee’s new Speaker of the House in a 94 to 2 vote. The two votes were two members not present. The vote occurred in a special session to replace Former House Speaker Glen Casada.

Sexton has had the following political experience:

• Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, 2010–present
• Member of the House Calendar and Rules Committee, the House Commerce Committee and the House Health and Human Resources Committee.
• Was named the House Freshmen Republican Legislator of the year by the Knoxville-News Sentinel for the 107th General Assembly.
• Prime sponsored legislation which focused on Tennessee’s seniors, veterans and business owners. He passed legislation which increased the exemption levels on the Halls Income Tax to reduce taxes and make thousands of Tennessee’s seniors income tax free.
• Led the effort to Tennessee armed services members who died in the line of duty. His bill required that the Tennessee flag at the State Capitol and the flag at the courthouse in the soldier’s home town, be flown at half-mast.
• Passed legislation allowing businesses to file forms electronically instead of through the mail for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

Sexton has served in multiple leadership positions to date. He was elected as House Majority Whip in the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 108th General Assembly, and currently serves as the Majority Caucus Chairman for the 111th general assembly.