Regina Huff not seeking re-election in 2022, endorsing Nick Wilson

Whitley County and southern Laurel County voters will be electing a new 82^nd Representative during the 2022 election

Regina Bunch Huff is the 82nd District State Representative.

82^nd Rep. Regina Huff announced on Facebook Monday evening that she won’t be seeking re-election to another term in office.

“It has been a true privilege to serve each of you, and I will forever be grateful. With that being said, it is bittersweet that I share with you that I will not be seeking re-election in 2022. I still have one more year to service in my term, and at the end of my service I will be 60 years old, and want to devote my time to enjoying my family and retirement. However, I am looking forward to my last year of service and intend to continue to serve you to the best of my ability and protect our conservative values,” Huff announced in a Facebook post Monday evening.

“As stated, it is important to me that our district be well represented, and I support a candidate that wants to serve. Therefore, I want to take this opportunity to share with you my support of Nick Wilson as your next representative.”

Huff said that there are many reasons why she feels that Nick will be an excellent representative.

“Nick served as an intern with us in Frankfort for one session. During that time, he exhibited the desire to communicate with and serve the people of our region, and expressed that he would like to run for the office at some point in his life. Further, Nick will bring a lot of life experiences to Frankfort. He understands the struggles of our district and has faced trials himself. He has witnessed the devastation of drug addiction and the need to continue to address this issue,” Huff wrote.

“He is a strong advocate for public education, and has spoken to the quality public education he received. He has a general knowledge of legislative language, which will omit that part of the learning curve within the position. Also, he has grit and determination, which will serve him well in Frankfort. However, most importantly, he has the willingness to serve and the understanding that it is a position of privilege not power. It is with all of this in mind, that I proudly endorse Nick Wilson in the 2022 election for State Representative of the 82nd District.”