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63 Lawmakers Opt Out of 2026 Midterms, Shaking Congress

3/10/2026

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Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, 63 congressional lawmakers will not seek reelection, including 39 Republicans.
Retirements include Rep. Steny Hoyer, the oldest member at 86, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Several senators, including Mitch McConnell and Dick Durbin, are stepping down.
Twenty-four House members seek higher office, including Chip Roy for Texas attorney general and Nancy Mace for South Carolina governor.

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Story summary

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, 63 congressional lawmakers will not seek reelection, including 39 Republicans.
Retirements include Rep. Steny Hoyer, the oldest member at 86, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Several senators, including Mitch McConnell and Dick Durbin, are stepping down.
Twenty-four House members seek higher office, including Chip Roy for Texas attorney general and Nancy Mace for South Carolina governor.