Rep. Josie Raymond will not run for reelection in Kentucky, eyes Louisville Metro Council seat

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- State Rep. Josie Raymond won't run for reelection in her current position in the legislature.

The Democrat announced on Monday her plan to run for Louisville Metro Council's District 10 seat next year. Pat Mulvihill, a Democrat who represents the 10th District, told his constituents in his latest newsletter that he won't seek reelection.

Raymond was first elected as a state representative in 2018. After re-districting, Raymond represents around 45,000 constituents in Louisville.

She believes leaving the Republican-led legislature will allow her to better serve her Louisville community.

"I've been really inspired by the power of local government over the last several years when Frankfort is not doing the things it needs to for our communities," Raymond said.

Raymond will serve in the legislature in the upcoming budget session, which begins the first week of January.

Raymond could be elected for the Metro Council position in 2024. Former state lawmaker Mary Lou Marzian plans to run for Raymond's state seat.