US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress
Several representatives cite incivility, family concerns, and ambitions for higher office as reasons for stepping down, creating new competitive races nationwide.
- Ahead of next year's midterms, a number of U.S. House members from both parties have announced retirements, signaling potential turnover for the 2026 midterm cycle and the House as an institution.
- Several members cited personal and family reasons, including Rep. Jared Golden noting incivility and threats and Rep. Greg Garcia citing family health, while others pointed to generational change and congressional dysfunction.
- Longtime leaders such as Rep. Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, announced retirement after nearly 40 years, while Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., will end her congressional career next year.
- With a razor-thin Republican conference majority, tracking GOP departures offers insight into how difficult it may be for the party to maintain control as Democratic campaign strategists target open seats.
- Some members are pursuing higher office, with Stefanik officially challenging Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul shortly after the 2025 general election, risking costly primaries.
Insights by Ground AI
61 Articles
61 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources61
Leaning Left10Leaning Right4Center39Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Center
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources are Center
74% Center
L 19%
C 74%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
