Former Rep. Michelle Steel won’t run for Congress in 2026

Former Rep. Michelle Steel won’t run for Congress in 2026

Former Rep. Michelle Steel, who lost her reelection bid for California’s 45th Congressional District last year by about 650 votes, will not run for a House seat again in 2026. The Seal Beach Republican said she wants to “pursue other goals” and help advance President Donald Trump’s agenda outside of Congress, particularly when it comes to “fighting for Asian countries for their freedom against China.” She said she can better do that if she’s not…