State Representative Paul Sherrell re-elected Republican Floor Leader

State Rep. Paul Sherrell, R- Sparta, has been reelected by his peers to continue serving as Republican Floor Leader for the upcoming 112th Tennessee General Assembly.

As Republican Floor Leader, Sherrell is the fifth-ranking officer in the House Republican Caucus. His duties include working toward passage of all administrative bills approved by the Republican Bill Review Committee, as well as any legislation initiated by the House Republican Caucus.

“I am grateful for the support and trust my colleagues have placed in me to continue serving as their Republican Floor Leader,” said Sherrell. “The Volunteer State is thriving under conservative leadership, and we are unified in our goal to make Tennessee the best place in the nation to live, work, raise a family and retire.”

Sherrell will also supervise the assistant floor leader and serve as coordinator of the Republican Caucus Candidate Recruitment and Development Committee.

“I appreciate Paul Sherrell’s desire to continue serving as Republican Floor Leader during the 112th General Assembly,” said House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville. “His knowledge and expertise on important issues impacting the citizens of Tennessee will benefit all of us.”

House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, said, “Rep. Sherrell is a dedicated servant in his community and a respected leader in the General Assembly. We are fortunate to have him as a member our leadership team and I look forward to continuing our work together building on Tennessee’s remarkable success.”

The 112th General Assembly convenes Jan. 12, 2021.