“Congressman Brown has been a dedicated public servant for nearly three decades, and we appreciate his service to our state and Party,” Floyd said. “Congressman Brown has been a loyal member of our Party since being first elected to the state House at a time when Republicans were far tougher to come by in our state. The State Republican Party is going to do everything we can to make sure this seat stays in Republican hands, as it has been since 1981. We wish Congressman Brown nothing but the best as he retires to spend more time with his family.”