Ex-state Sen. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, who generated local and national controversy over the years, has picked up a petition, the first step to run for state office again.
When reached by phone Monday and asked if he was running for a House seat, Campfield said he had picked up a petition but had not filed it yet. He did not say which position he would seek, although it is likely he would run for House of Representatives District 89, now held by outgoing Rep. Roger Kane.
Campfield didn't comment further, but told the USA Today Network-Tennessee that he'd call back later.
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