Tag: U.S. Senate elections
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More former members of Congress have announced candidacies for a non-consecutive term in any cycle since 2016
This year, 19 former House members announced candidacies for a non-consecutive term. Three former Senators have announced campaigns for office, meaning a total of 22 former members of Congress have announced candidacies, the highest number in any cycle going back to 2016. The 19 House members are running in 13 states, though two — Rod…
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Seven Senate retirements are the most in a decade
Since Oct. 17, 12 members of Congress—10 House members and two Senators—have announced they will not seek re-election in 2024. The 10 House members include five Republicans and five Democrats. The two retiring Senators are both Democrats. Including the retirements above, 33 members of Congress—seven U.S. Senators and 26 House members—have announced they will not…