Blackburn blessed by 56 of 74 Republican state representatives

Press release from Marsha Blackburn campaign

BRENTWOOD, TN – Today, 56 state Representatives announced their support of Marsha Blackburn for U.S. Senate. They join Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, a majority of Republican state Senators, and a growing list of Tennesseans in endorsing Blackburn for Senate.
“I am humbled to have the endorsements of these dedicated leaders,” said Marsha Blackburn. “These Representatives share my conservative vision of limited, effective government, and I appreciate their advice and support as we take our message to every corner of the state. I look forward to campaigning with them over the next several months and working with them in the U.S. Senate.”

Fifty-six state Representatives endorse Blackburn for Senate. The full list of these endorsements is below.

Rep. David Alexander (R – Winchester)
Rep. Harry Brooks (R – Knoxville) Education Administration and Planning Committee Chairman
Rep. Sheila Butt (R – Columbia)
Rep. David Byrd (R – Waynesboro)
Rep. Dale Carr (R – Sevierville)
Rep. Mike Carter (R – Ooltewah)
Rep. Glen Casada (R – Thompson’s Station) House Majority Leader
Rep. Jim Coley (R – Bartlett)
Rep. John Crawford (R – Kingsport) Majority Assistant Floor Leader
Rep. Michael G. Curcio (R – Dickson)
Rep. Martin Daniel (R – Knoxville)
Rep. Bill Dunn (R – Knoxville) Calendar and Rules Committee Chairman
Rep. Jeremy Faison (R – Cosby) Government Operations Committee Chairman
Rep. Andrew Farmer (R – Sevierville) Civil Justice Committee Chairman
Rep. John Forgety (R – Athens) Education Instruction and Programs Committee Chairman
Rep. Ron M. Gant (R – Rossville) Majority Assistant Floor Leader
Rep. Tilman Goins (R – Morristown)
Rep. Curtis Halford (R – Dyer) Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chairman
Rep. Matthew Hill (R – Jonesborough)
Rep. Timothy Hill (R – Blountville)
Rep. John B. Holsclaw, Jr. (R – Elizabethton)
Rep. Andy H. Holt (R – Dresden)
Rep. Dan Howell (R – Georgetown)
Rep. Bud Hulsey (R – Kingsport)
Rep. Curtis G. Johnson (R – Clarksville) Speaker Pro Tempore
Rep. Roger Kane (R – Knoxville)
Rep. Kelly Keisling (R – Byrdstown)
Rep. Sabi ‘Doc’ Kumar (R – Springfield)
Rep. William Lamberth (R – Cottontown) Criminal Justice Committee Chairman
Rep. Mary Littleton (R – Dickson)
Rep. Ron Lollar (R – Bartlett)
Rep. Susan Lynn (R – Mount Juliet)
Rep. Pat Marsh (R – Shelbyville) Business and Utilities Committee Chairman
Rep. Jimmy Matlock (R – Lenoir City)
Rep. Steve McDaniel (R – Parkers Crossroads) Deputy Speaker, Rules Committee Chairman, Ethics Committee Chairman
Rep. Debra Moody (R – Covington)
Rep. Jerome Moon (R – Maryville)
Rep. Dennis Powers (R – Jacksboro)
Rep. Jay D. Reedy (R – Erin)
Rep. Courtney Rogers (R – Goodlettsville)
Rep. Tim Rudd (R – Murfreesboro)
Rep. Bill Sanderson (R – Kenton)
Rep. Charles Sargent (R – Franklin) Finance, Ways and Means Committee Chairman
Rep. Jerry Sexton (R – Bean Station) Majority Assistant Floor Leader
Rep. Paul Sherrell (R – Sparta)
Rep. Eddie Smith (R – Knoxville)
Rep. Mike Sparks (R – Smyrna)
Rep. Rick Tillis (R – Lewisburg)
Rep. James (Micah) Van Huss (R – Jonesborough) Majority Floor Leader
Rep. Kevin Vaughan (R – Collierville)
Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R – Lancaster)
Rep. Dawn White (R – Murfreesboro)
Rep. Mark White (R – Memphis)
Rep. Sam Whitson (R – Franklin)
Rep. Tim Wirgau (R – Buchanan) Local Government Committee Chairman
Rep. Jason Zachary (R – Knoxville)