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Tennessee Sen. Jack Johnson Nominated for Lieutenant Governor
- On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, Tennessee Senate Republicans nominated Majority Leader Jack Johnson of Franklin as their candidate for lieutenant governor, positioning him to lead the state Senate.
- Johnson was selected over Sen. Paul Bailey of Sparta to succeed Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, who retired after nearly 10 years leading the chamber.
- The 27-member caucus nomination effectively ensures Johnson's victory given the party's 27-6 supermajority in the Senate; one member voted by proxy during the election.
- Alongside Johnson, the caucus selected Sen. Dawn White of Murfreesboro as Senate majority leader and Sen. Becky Massey of Knoxville as caucus chair.
- Johnson pledged to prioritize communication, collaboration, and cooperation as the Senate shifts focus toward affordability under Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn, with a final chamber vote scheduled for January.
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The Tennessee Senate Republicans have selected their next leadership team—including the state's new lieutenant governor and speaker of the Senate, Senate majority leader, and Republican Caucus chair—in two out of three contested elections.
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