Lenda Sherrell conceded defeat in her loss against Republican Scott DesJarlais for U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday night during her post-campaign celebration at Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro.
Sherrell, a Monteagle native, lost District Four to DeJarlais, who took 58 percent of the vote.
“If this campaign has taught Washington anything tonight, it is that talking to each other instead of at each other is the right approach to fixing our broken politics,” Sherrell said in her concession speech. “I do not view tonight as a disappointment, nor will I conclude that our hard work is in vain. The causes we fought for must live on.”
Despite her loss, Sherrell remained optimistic, confident her campaign had made an impact.
“Defeat has not weakened my resolve,” Sherrell said. “I still believe that the government works best when we treat each other more as neighbors and as friends, not just democrats and republicans. I still believe, that what brings us together is far greater than what divides us.”
Sherrell was surrounded by supporters during her concession speech on Nov. 4 at Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Lenda Sherrell during her concession speech on Nov. 4 at Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Lenda Sherrell conceded to incumbent Scott DesJarlias in the District 4 run for Congress. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
“A door may have been shut tonight,” said Sherrell during her concession speech on Nov. 4, “but I know that a community filled with dedicated and passionate people like you will make other opportunities for change.” Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Sherrell supporters stand behind the podium at her post-campaign concession speech on Nov. 4. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
District 4 candidate Lenda Sherrell greets supporters at her post-campaign celebration on Nov. 4 at Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Lenda Sherrell conceded to incumbent Scott DesJarlais on Nov. 4. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Sherrell supporters drink some of Mayday Brewery’s house-made beers as they wait for her arrival. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Sherrell’s post-campaign celebration included popcorn and cake. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Sherrell supporters order some of Mayday Brewery’s house-made beers while they wait for her arrival. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Lenda Sherrell’s post-campaign celebration was held at Murfreesboro’s Mayday Brewery on Nov. 4. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Lenda Sherrell arrives smiling at her post-campaign celebration on Nov. 4. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Deejay John Q played music for Lenda Sherrell’s post-campaign celebration on Nov. 4 at Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Lenda Sherrell’s post-campaign celebration was at Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Mayday Brewery hosted Lenda Sherrell’s post-campaign celebration on Nov. 4. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
Supporters of Lenda Sherrell wait for her arrival at the Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro on Nov. 4. Photo by Samantha Hearn.
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