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Jim Vincent To Seek Old Legislative Seat

Friday, March 28, 2008

Jim Vincent picked up papers on Friday for a try to regain his seat in the Legislature.

He said he will return the papers early next week for a contest against incumbent Republican Jim Cobb of Rhea County.

Mr. Vincent served on the County Commission, then won a seat in the Legislature.

He later did not seek re-election and Rep. Cobb won the post.

The district includes part of Hamilton County and all of Rhea County.


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