Indiana State Representative Don Lehe announced Tuesday his plans to retire in 2022.

Lehe, who currently represents House District 25 — which includes parts of White, Cass, Carroll, Clinton and Tippecanoe counties — has been a member of Indiana’s legislature since 2002.  As part of the ongoing redistricting process, Lehe’s district was drawn in with Representative Doug Gutwein’s district, District 16. Gutwein has also announced his retirement. The two join a number of other Indiana lawmakers who have announced they will not be running for re-election.

Lehe says between his long tenure and the redistricting process, he felt it was a good time to retire.  “I don’t know, just a combination of things. Felt like the time to step aside,” Lehe said.

Lehe says both he and Gutwein have heard from people thinking about running.