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Congress Shake-Up: Who's Leaving and Why?
USAWednesday, December 17, 2025
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54 Lawmakers Departing
- Retirements and New Roles: 54 representatives and senators won't return post-2026 midterms.
- Key Figures Stepping Down:
- Nancy Pelosi (CA)
- Mitch McConnell (KY)
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA)
New Political Aspirations
- 15 Aiming for Governor
- 13 Moving from House to Senate
- Texas Rep. Chip Roy: Running for state attorney general.
- Potential Resignations:
- Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn
- Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet
Trends Since 2017
- Nearly 900 Served in Congress
- 140+ Retirements (2017-2024)
- Older Democrats Paving Way for Younger Leaders:
- Sen. Dick Durbin
- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Redistricting Impact
- Republican-Led States: Redrawing boundaries for advantage.
- Democratic-Led States (e.g., California): Doing the same.
- Supreme Court Approval: Texas' new map leads to 9 incumbents retiring or seeking new roles.
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