Tenn Makes history in this Election!

Tennessee turned a deeper shade of red Tuesday as Republican victories in state legislative races increased the party’s majority in the state Senate and gave Republicans a majority in the state House for the first time since 1968.

For the first time since 1968, Republicans hold a majority in both houses of the Tennessee General Assembly. “The election of a Republican majority in the General Assembly is historic in its own right, and even more so given the strong Democratic tide across much of the country,” said Robin Smith, Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party. “Our victories send a national message that Republican values still resonate with mainstream America. The power of a consistent conservative Republican message - low taxes, small government and respect for life - once again demonstrated its power to attract a majority.”

After the new General Assembly is sworn into office in January, the state Senate will be divided 19-14 and the state House 50-49, both with a Republican majority. “We are indebted to our great volunteers across Tennessee and to the people of Tennessee for this historic achievement.”