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Story summary
- All four current Black Republican lawmakers may leave Congress by 2027.
- Rep. Burgess Owens is retiring.
- Rep. Wesley Hunt, Rep. Byron Donalds, and Rep. John James are pursuing statewide offices.
- This shift threatens the GOP's progress on diversity since the 2022 midterms.
- GOP leaders emphasize recruiting diverse candidates despite some Black Republicans downplaying racial representation.
