NASHVILLE — State Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, lost his bid Thursday to become chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus.
But GOP colleagues unanimously elected him majority floor leader in the 107th General Assembly as a consolation prize.
Republican senators elected Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, as caucus chairman. Vote totals were not announced.
“I thought I had a good skill set for that position, but members felt like Bill was the proper choice,” Watson said later. “I’m going to take the position as floor leader. I think that fits with my skill set as well. I’m good at organizing things. I’ll work with the chairman to organize the caucus on the floor.”
Because Ketron was floor leader, his election as caucus chairman created a vacancy there.