Kevin Brooks to run for House Caucus Chair

House Assistant Majority Leader State Rep. Kevin Brooks (R-Cleveland) is now the first person in the running to be the next House Republican Caucus chair — and that current chair, Rep. Glen Casada, is now semi-officially in the hunt to replace retiring Majority Leader Gerald McCormick (R-Chattanooga).

"Glen and I have had multiple positive conversations," Brooks said about his decision to announce his leadership bid during tonight's House Republican Caucus fundraiser at the Hermitage Hotel. "It's my understanding that Glenn wants to run [for Leader] ... and tonight has been an very important evening — I feel like everyone I talked to offered me their support."