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Rep. Newhouse Exits Amid Trump Backlash in GOP

12/18/2025

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Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) will not seek re-election in Washington state.
He won a narrow victory in 2024 against a Trump-backed challenger.
He defended his impeachment vote as necessary to condemn the January 6, 2021 violence.
The broader GOP landscape remains challenging for Republicans who opposed Donald Trump, with several facing tough reelection battles, including California Rep. David Valadao.

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Story summary

Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) will not seek re-election in Washington state.
He won a narrow victory in 2024 against a Trump-backed challenger.
He defended his impeachment vote as necessary to condemn the January 6, 2021 violence.
The broader GOP landscape remains challenging for Republicans who opposed Donald Trump, with several facing tough reelection battles, including California Rep. David Valadao.