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Record 30 Lawmakers Opt Out of 2026 Midterms
8/15/2025
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Story summary
- A record 30 lawmakers, including nine senators and 21 House members, are not seeking reelection for the 2026 midterms.
- Democrats criticize redistricting efforts in Texas, calling them a "threat to democracy."
- Former Sen. Sherrod Brown will challenge GOP Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio, a notable Democratic recruitment success.
