Representative Cameron Sexton

Cameron A. Sexton is an American politician from Tennessee. Born on November 11, 1970, he has been a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 25th District since 2011. Sexton became Speaker of the House in August 2019, replacing Speaker Glen Casada, who was ousted amid a scandal.

Early Life and Education:

• Sexton attended public schools in Knox County before graduating from Oak Ridge High School in 1989.
• He then attended the University of Tennessee, graduating in 1994.

Early Political Career:

• After college, Sexton worked on the 1994 State Senate campaign of Randy McNally.
• He had jobs in banking and marketing until 2008.
• In 2008, he ran for mayor of Crossville, Tennessee, narrowly losing by 60 votes.
• Sexton also served as a community liaison for U.S. Representative Van Hilleary.

Rise to Power:

• Sexton was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2010.
• He was elected as House Majority Whip for the 108th General Assembly and served as the Majority Caucus Chairman for the 111th General Assembly.
• In August 2019, he became Speaker of the House, succeeding Speaker Glen Casada.

Healthcare Stance:

• Sexton opposed accepting federal Medicaid expansion funds to provide health insurance to uninsured Tennesseans.
• Instead, he supported seeking a waiver for Medicaid funding in the form of a block grant, giving state lawmakers more power to determine eligibility.

Personal Details:

• Sexton is married to Lacey and has three children: Greer, Nathaniel, and Olivia.