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Rep. Vern Buchanan Retires After 20 Years in Congress

1/27/2026

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Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican, announced his retirement after 20 years in Congress.
At 74, he will not seek re-election and joins 27 Republicans and 21 Democrats leaving the House.
He served on the House Ways & Means Committee and expressed pride in his service.
The retirement comes as House Republicans face challenges maintaining their slim majority in the latter half of U.S. President Donald Trump's term.

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Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican, announced his retirement after 20 years in Congress.
At 74, he will not seek re-election and joins 27 Republicans and 21 Democrats leaving the House.
He served on the House Ways & Means Committee and expressed pride in his service.
The retirement comes as House Republicans face challenges maintaining their slim majority in the latter half of U.S. President Donald Trump's term.