Former Arkansas lawmaker dies in farm accident

FAYETTEVILLE -- Jim House, 70, a former state lawmaker and 2018 Democratic nominee for Washington County judge, died Wednesday in what appears to be a farming accident, the county's coroner confirmed.

"He was a true man of the people. That was what he was all about," said state Sen. Uvalde Lindsey, D-Fayetteville, who served with House when both were state representatives. "Friends, family, service to his community; whatever they needed, he was always there."

Even when out of political office, House worked hard for the community whenever he saw a need, Lindsey said.

"I have never seen him angry," Lindsey said. "Even when he had cause to be or in the heat of running for office, he never lost his cool."

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