Idaho Rep. Troy says she won’t run for reelection

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Idaho state Rep. Caroline Troy announced Wednesday that she won’t run for reelection, partially due to redistricting results.

Troy, a Genesee Republican and a Lewiston native, will complete her fourth term in the Legislature this year. She represents the 5th Legislative District which — until redistricting takes effect in May and redraws the district boundaries — includes Latah and Benewah counties.

She’s been the primary sponsor or co-sponsor of more than 100 bills and resolutions, including more than 20 last year alone. At least half were approved or signed into law, and that doesn’t include appropriations bills she helped write as a member of the joint budget committee.

Troy said her decision to retire was made easier “because of the qualities that Rep. Brandon Mitchell and Rep. Lori McCann bring to the job.” Mitchell, a Republican for Moscow, and McCann, a Republican for Lewiston, live in the new 6th Legislative District, which includes Latah and Lewis counties, as well as the northeastern half of Nez Perce County. (Lewiston Tribune)

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