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Bill Farmer (politician)

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American politician
Bill Farmer
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
from the 88th district
In office
January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013
Preceded byJohnnie Turner (redistricting)
Succeeded byRobert Benvenuti
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

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. He did not seek reelection in 2012 and was succeeded by Robert Benvenuti. When Benvenuti retired in 2018, Farmer ran for the seat again, losing to Democrat Cherlynn Stevenson.

References

  1. "Businessmen seek new seat". The Lexington Herald-Leader. May 10, 2002. p. B1.
  2. "Thomas for 88th Long record of service gives him the edge". The Lexington Herald-Leader. October 20, 2012. p. 15A.
  3. "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 are Republican Bill Farmer, who formerly represented the district, and Democrat Cherlynn Stevenson ...


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