Bill Farmer (politician)
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Bill Farmer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Johnnie Turner (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Robert Benvenuti |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
William Farmer Jr. is an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013. Farmer was first elected in 2002 when the 88th district in Harlan County was eliminated and redrawn in Lexington.[1] He did not seek reelection in 2012 and was succeeded by Robert Benvenuti.[2] When Benvenuti retired in 2018, Farmer ran for the seat again, losing to Democrat Cherlynn Stevenson.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Businessmen seek new seat". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 10, 2002. p. B1.
- ^ "Thomas for 88th Long record of service gives him the edge". The Lexington Herald-Leader. October 20, 2012. p. 15A.
- ^ "Teacher narrowly upsets Ky. House GOP leader". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 23, 2018. p. 4A.
... the successor to Republican Robert Benvenuti ... November's general election [candidates] are Republican Bill Farmer, who formerly represented the district, and Democrat Cherlynn Stevenson ...
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