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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on May 12, 2021

Rep. Jason Potts, a Democrat representing a portion of Nashville in the state House, announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2022, the Tennessean reports. Potts, whose House District 59 covers the southeast corner of Davidson County, cited personal stress, low pay and alleged discrimination from the Republican majority as reasons for stepping down. He said he will however complete the second year of the current legislative session. Potts missed 21 of 34 legislative days this session, according to attendance data recorded by the clerk's office. When asked about the absences, Potts said increased stress in his personal life affected his attendance. Before election to the House, Potts served on the Nashville Metro Council.