Tenn. House Republican Caucus Press Secretary Lance Frizzell issued this press release today, a proposal by Rep. Brian Kelsey and State Sen. Rosalind Kurita (a Democratic candidate for U.S. House) to allow for the popular election of our state Attorney General.
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Media Advisory
Rep. Brian Kelsey
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lance Frizzell, (615) 741-1975Kelsey, Kurita to sponsor popular election of Attorney General
Bill would allow voters to choose top law enforcement officerWHO: State Representative Brian Kelsey
State Senator Rosalind KuritaWHAT: Filing of Attorney General Election Legislation
Followed by Media AvailabilityWHERE: Between House and Senate Chambers
2nd Floor, State CapitolWHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2006
8:30 AMTennessee is the only state in the nation that allows their State Supreme Court to select their highest legal officer. Forty-three states select their top legal officers through popular election. In many states, an elected Attorney General has played a crucial role in governmental ethics matters.
Rep. Kelsey represents the 83rd House District which is located in Shelby County. He is a member of the House Committee on Children and Family Affairs as well as the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. Kelsey resides in Germantown where he is an attorney.