Bill Farmer (politician)

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]

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

References

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  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 [candidates] are Republican Bill Farmer, who formerly represented the district, and Democrat Cherlynn Stevenson ...