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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 16, 2020

Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, is dropping his bid for House majority leader, according to a message to colleagues obtained by The Tennessee Journal. Farmer cited the “fantastic” outcome of this month’s elections in his decision to give up his challenge to Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland. “A change in leadership is not what the caucus needs right now and therefore I am officially withdrawing my name,” Farmer said. “The best thing we can do is stand together in unity and support the leadership that is currently in place.” His decision means the only contested leadership race for Republicans will be between Rep. Robin Smith of Hixson and Rep. Jeremy Faison of Cosby for House Republican Caucus chair.