UPDATE: Casada wins GOP nomination for House speaker

Rep. Glen Casada (R-Franklin) speaks to fellow Republicans about his bid for House speaker on Nov. 20, 2018.. He was later nominated for the position by 47 of 73 members. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal)
UPDATE: Rep. Glen Casada (R-Franklin) has won the nomination for House speaker. He received 47 votes from the 73-member caucus.
Rep. William Lambert’s (R-Cottontown) was elected majority leader, Rep. Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) was won the caucus speakership, and Rep. Bill Dunn (R-Knoxville) was nominated speaker pro tem.
Congratulations @GlenCasada. I’m looking forward to working with you in the coming session.
— Bill Lee (@BillLeeTN) November 20, 2018
Congratulations to @GlenCasada on securing the @tnhousegop nomination for Speaker of the House. We will work together with Governor-elect @BillLeeTN to keep Tennessee the best state in the nation to live, work and raise a family. https://t.co/ry2C71bRJh
— Randy McNally (@ltgovmcnally) November 20, 2018