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Rep. Dan Newhouse to Retire, Sparking Competitive Race

12/17/2025

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Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington will retire at end of 2026 after 12 years representing Central Washington’s 4th Congressional District.
He is the 44th House member to announce retirement for the upcoming year.
Three candidates have filed: Jerrod Sessler, Wesley Meier, Democrat John Duresky.
Newhouse faced backlash from some Republicans after voting to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump, and he will back a candidate aligned with his agricultural district legacy.

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Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington will retire at end of 2026 after 12 years representing Central Washington’s 4th Congressional District.
He is the 44th House member to announce retirement for the upcoming year.
Three candidates have filed: Jerrod Sessler, Wesley Meier, Democrat John Duresky.
Newhouse faced backlash from some Republicans after voting to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump, and he will back a candidate aligned with his agricultural district legacy.