Forrest Bennett, Oklahoma State Representative, resigns to lead AFL-CIO, a federation of 230 local labor unions. His new role involves direct lobbying, conflicting with his legislative duties. Bennett, aged 36, served nine years in the House, expressing his commitment to his community despite the title change. A special election will be held to fill the vacant seat, with Republicans holding an 81-20 supermajority.

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