Republican primary in House District 66

Rep. Rick Green (R-Van Buren) sends along word that a second Republican has announced for the seat he currently holds. Green cannot seek re-election in 2010 due to term limits. Gary Deffenbaugh, 60 years old, of Van Buren, announced yesterday that he will run against Kevin Holmes, a Van Buren attorney, who has previously announced that he will also seek the seat. Deffenbaugh is a former coach and teacher in the Van Buren School District. Here's more from today's Southwest Times Record.