Author: Briana Ryan
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Fifty members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026—the most at this point since 2018
Fifty members of Congress—42 representatives and eight senators—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. That’s the most retirement announcements at this point in an election cycle since 2018. Since our Nov. 11 update, five representatives have announced that they will not seek re-election to the U.S. House in 2026. Here are the five…
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett becomes the 13th U.S. House member who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced on Dec. 8, 2025, that she will run to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of Dec. 9, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato’s Crystal Ball have rated the general…
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Rep. Marc Veasey becomes the 27th U.S. House member who is running for another office in 2026
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) announced on Dec. 8, 2025, that he will run for Tarrant County judge in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. On his decision, Veasey posted on X, “After reflection, prayer, and long conversations with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress…
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Rep. Matt Van Epps takes office—ending the vacancy in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District
On Dec. 4, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Matt Van Epps (R) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. The vacancy began on July 20, after then-Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) left office to accept a position in the private sector. In the Dec. 2…
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Rep. Troy Nehls becomes the sixth member of Texas’ congressional delegation to announce their retirement
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) announced on Nov. 29, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Nehls posted on X, “Serving this country in the military, serving our community in law enforcement, and serving this district in Congress has been the honor of my life.”…
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James McGreevey and James Solomon are running in the runoff election for mayor of Jersey City on Dec. 2
James McGreevey and James Solomon are running in the nonpartisan runoff general election for mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey on Dec. 2, 2025. Incumbent Mayor Steven Fulop chose to run in the Democratic primary for governor of New Jersey rather than seek a fourth term. McGreevey and Solomon advanced to the runoff after neither…