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Jodey Arrington Won't Seek Reelection, Focuses on Budget

11/11/2025

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Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), House Budget Committee Chairman, will not seek reelection in 2026.
Arrington says public office should be temporary after a decade of service and notes his role in passing legislation under U.S. President Donald Trump.
He will continue to address budget issues in 2026, including a continuing resolution and spending cuts.
His departure marks a notable shift, as he was previously listed as a GOP primary candidate.

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Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), House Budget Committee Chairman, will not seek reelection in 2026.
Arrington says public office should be temporary after a decade of service and notes his role in passing legislation under U.S. President Donald Trump.
He will continue to address budget issues in 2026, including a continuing resolution and spending cuts.
His departure marks a notable shift, as he was previously listed as a GOP primary candidate.