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Retirements pile up as US lawmakers see dysfunction, brutal midterm cycle
Lawmakers cite dysfunction, partisanship, and safety threats as reasons for a record pace of over 40 retirements ahead of the 2026 midterms, experts say.
- This year more than 40 lawmakers announced they will not seek reelection, a record pace with more exits possible when members return home for the holidays.
- Amid rising threats and partisan fights, political violence and safety concerns plus pervasive dysfunction have driven many members considering other offices or retirement.
- The 118th Congress passed only 150 bills, relying on rider‑packed must‑pass bills and reconciliation to bypass procedural blockades.
- Committee chairs and dealmakers leaving will reduce bipartisan problem-solving and strain Congress’s core functions, while redistricting and fewer competitive seats complicate next year’s midterm landscape.
- With elections looming next year, lawmakers face urgent decisions over health‑care costs as House Democrats pursue 218 signatures on a discharge petition to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies before Jan. 1.
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