US EditionVirginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announces retirement from Congress after cancer returns
- Rep. Gerry Connolly revealed on Monday that he plans to retire from Congress and relinquish his role as the leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee due to a recurrence of his cancer.
- Connolly made this decision after learning his esophageal cancer returned despite undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy following a diagnosis late last year.
- Connolly, 75, has represented northern Virginia in Congress since 2009 and has been a member of the Oversight Committee for over 16 years; he secured the position of ranking member last December by a narrow margin over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries praised Connolly as a ‘‘relentless advocate for civil servants’’ amid ‘‘unprecedented attacks’’ during the Trump administration, while Sen. Mark Warner called him ‘‘one of the toughest fighters’’ confronting cancer.
- Connolly stated, ‘‘The sun is setting on my time in public service,’’ marking the end of a 30-year career, and his retirement suggests a significant transition for his Virginia district and committee leadership.
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Region Reeling as Connolly Won’t Seek Re-Election - Falls Church News
The entire Northern Virginia region was shaken this week by the news from long-time U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly that his cancer has returned and he will not seek re-election to another term in 2026. In a statement to constituents Monday, Connolly wrote, “When I announced my diagnosis six months ago, I promised transparency. After grueling
Headlines from across the state: Longtime NoVa congressman Gerry Connolly will not seek reelection after cancer resurgence; more ...
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High-Ranking Democrat Rep. Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Won’t Run for Re-Election - News Addicts
A prominent Democrat in the U.S. House unexpectedly announced that he will be finishing out his term and not seeking reelection after being diagnosed with cancer, placing the party’s chances of regaining control of the chamber in further jeopardy. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), 75, confirmed in a letter to supporters that he was diagnosed six […] The post High-Ranking Democrat Rep. Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Won’t Run for Re-Election appeared firs…
Connolly, he's not looking for re-election; the cancer's back.
Virginia’s veteran representative, Gerry Connolly, announced on Monday that he will not seek re-election next year, after learning that the oesophagus cancer he has been fighting against has returned. Connolly, who serves his ninth term representing District 11 of Virginia, also said he plans to resign “soon” from his position as a senior Democrat on the House Government Oversight and Reform Committee. “My time in public service is coming to an …
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