Dixie elected chair of House Democratic Caucus

State Rep. Vincent Dixie has been elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus. He succeeds Rep. Mike Stewart, who decided against running for another term as the chamber’s No. 2 Democrat.
Rep. Karen Camper of Memphis was unopposed in her bid for another term as House Minority Leader.
Dixie defeated Rep. Bo Mitchell in the final round of caucus voting. Rep. John Ray Clemmons was eliminated in the first round. All three candidates (plus Stewart) represent Nashville districts. Vote totals were not announced.
Dixie was elected to his second term in the House last month.