Josie Raymond


Josie Doll Raymond is an American politician. She is a Democrat who represented District 41 in the Kentucky House of Representatives. She previously represented District 31 until new boundaries were drawn during the 2022 election cycle. She did not seek reelection to the house in 2024, instead running for the Louisville Metro Council, in which she won and was sworn in on January 9, 2025.

Early life

Raymond holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University, where she wrote for the campus newspaper, Columbia Daily Spectator. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Marian University. Her past experience includes working at the Student Success Center at the University of Louisville and with Teach for America.

Political career

Raymond was elected to represent the 31st district in the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2018, replacing fellow Democrat Steve Riggs, who was retiring.

Electoral record