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Democrats Keep Top Leaders in Place

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Rep. Johnny Shaw of Bolivar makes his case for caucus chairman to House Democrats as Rep. Mike Turner waits his turn. Photo credit Blake Farmer/WPLN

Rep. Johnny Shaw of Bolivar makes his case for caucus chairman to House Democrats as Rep. Mike Turner waits his turn. Photo credit Blake Farmer/WPLN

Democrats in the Tennessee House will stick with the status quo when it comes to their leaders.

Caucus chairman Mike Turner of Old Hickory fended off a challenge from Rep. Johnny Shaw of West Tennessee, who said he would bring a more cooperative spirit to the job.

With reelection, Turner says he expects to be as fiery as ever.

“Now is not the time to be shy. Now is not the time to shrink. Now is the time to be bold.”

Democrats in both chambers return to the upcoming session with their numbers at historic lows. Republicans now have two-thirds majorities and the ability to pass legislation even if Democrats don’t show up.

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Blake Farmer, Host, This Is Nashville

Blake Farmer is the host of “This Is Nashville,” the flagship weekday show of Nashville Public Radio. Previously, Blake spent 16 years at WPLN News, serving as host, editor and news director. Before a two-year radio hiatus with a Nashville-based healthcare company, Blake was one of the country’s most prolific healthcare audio journalists. He produced stories for both local and national programs, extending the reach of his reporting through a partnership with KFF Health News. Outside of work, Blake can be found running or biking on roads that other Nashvillians consider too busy for such activities. So far, he has always made it home to his wife of 20 years and two children.

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