However, the rural community will not be seeing the Agriculture Committee leader, Rep. Sam Leake, D-Center, taking control of the Speaker seat. Leake has dropped out of the race, even though he never publicly declared. Like Harlan, term limits played a role in his decision.
Ralls County Representative Sam Leake says he does not want to be a candidate for speaker of the House for the 2001-2002 legislative session, although he had expressed interest in the job earlier.
Rep. Sam Leake said personal considerations led him to drop the idea. His departure leaves just two Democrats who have announced for the office that will be filled after the November general elections.
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