In 2006 Holcomb lost the primary for Secretary of State, but in 2010 ran unopposed for a State House seat that was unexpectedly vacated by his predecessor, who announced his retirement a few days after qualifying to run for reelection.
Holcomb lost the primary for Secretary of State. This was in 2006. Holcomb in 2010 ran unopposed for a State House seat. This was in 2006. This State House seat was unexpectedly vacated by his predecessor. His predecessor announced his retirement a few days after. His predecessor was qualifying to run for reelection.