"NPR is tracking the record number of Congressional lawmakers who have announced they do not plan to run for reelection to their current seats in 2026. That number currently stands at 10 senators and 27 House members. Fifteen are retiring from public office with the rest running for a different office 11 looking to become governor of their state, 10 looking to make the jump from House to Senate and one, Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, is looking to become his state's attorney general."
"There are more Republicans signaling their desire to exit Washington (27) than Democrats (10). On the Democratic side, several of the party's older lawmakers are passing on the torch to a new generation of elected officials, like Sens. Dick Durbin and Jeanne Shaheen and Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Dwight Evans and Danny Davis. For Republicans, the four retirements so far include Sens. Mitch McConnell, Thom Tillis and Joni Ernst, plus Rep. Don Bacon,"
A record number of Congressional lawmakers will not seek reelection to their current seats in 2026: 10 senators and 27 House members. Fifteen are retiring while the remainder are running for other offices, including governors, U.S. Senate seats, and a state attorney general bid. More Republicans (27) than Democrats (10) are departing. Senior Democrats stepping aside include Senators Dick Durbin and Jeanne Shaheen and Representatives Jan Schakowsky, Dwight Evans and Danny Davis. Republican departures include Senators Mitch McConnell, Thom Tillis, Joni Ernst and Representative Don Bacon. GOP slim majorities have driven mid-decade redistricting efforts; California seeks voter approval of a retaliatory measure, and a Texas map aimed at cutting five Democratic seats has influenced retirements, including Lloyd Doggett.
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