Tennessee Lawmaker Suddenly Quits

Tennessee Rep. Bill Sanderson (R) suddenly announced his resignation from his legislative seat last week, the Tennessean reports.

Sanderson, who owns a winery, said his business has increased significantly in recent years and he’s been unable to adequately maintain it while being a part-time lawmaker. 

But Cari Gervin reports that Sanderson, who “has voted repeatedly in favor of legislation designed to harm the LGBT community,” has also “been openly soliciting sex with much younger men on Grindr, a gay hook-up and dating app.”

His resignation came after being asked about his online activity.