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Another representative from Tompkinsville? Comer announces

U.S. House of Representative election is Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Following the announcement from Rep. Ed Whitfield that he would not seek re-election, a number of names have been circulated speculating on his successor. To our knowledge, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jamie Comer, hailing from the hometown of former Representative Tim Lee Carter, Tompkinsville, KY, is the first to announce, sending this statement just a few moments ago:
"Following the announcement by U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield that he will not seek re-election, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer declared his candidacy for the open seat in the state's First Congressional District. "As a farmer, small business owner, and father of three, it is important to me that we have a conservative representative in Washington." said Commissioner Comer.

"I appreciate the service of Congressman Whitfield and his commitment to the people of the First District. My wife T.J. and I have been overwhelmed with encouragement from supporters across the entire district. I will be an active, energetic, and accessible Congressman who will work hard everyday for the people of the First District."
Comer sent this mini bio: "James Comer is a lifelong farmer and small business owner in Monroe County. Prior to being elected as Commissioner of Agriculture, Comer served as a Kentucky State Representative for Metcalfe, Cumberland, Green and Monroe Counties. He and his wife T.J. are both graduates of Monroe County High School and Western Kentucky University. They have three children ages 4, 8, and 11."





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