Originally published by Clark Corbin in the Idaho Capital Sun
Rep. Sue Chew, the longest serving Democrat in the Idaho Legislature, announced Wednesday that she will retire at the end of 2024, when her ninth term in office ends.
Chew, D-Boise, made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday and in press releases.
As part of her retirement announcement, Chew said she will endorse Democrat Natalie MacLachlan, who announced she will run for Chew’s seat in 2024. MacLachlan, a teacher who lives in Boise, also ran for a House seat in 2022.