List of Who's Leaving Congress

Two more Major Retirement announcements this Week could Signal that Control of the House of Representatives is up for grabs next year.

As Moderate Republican Members Dave Reichert and Charlie Dent prepare to leave Congress, Conservatives want stronger Allies in their Seats, while Democrats see an Opportunity to Flip them.

Democrats need to pick up 24 Seats to Retake the Majority from Republicans, who've Maintained Control of the House since 2011.

The Campaign Committees on both sides are eying the 23 Republicans Defending Districts that Clinton Won, and the 12 held by Democrats in Districts that President Trump Won as Vulnerable Seats to Flip.

While Midterm Elections are historically tough for the Party of the President in Power, it's too early to tell how things will unfold next year.

Here is a Rundown of Representatives who have so far announced that they Plan to Retire or Run for another Office.

Retiring

Rep. Sam Johnson (R, TX-3) - announced on 1/6/17
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R, KS-2) - announced on 1/25/17
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R, FL-27) - announced on 4/30/17
Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. (R, TN-2) - announced on 7/31/17
Rep. Niki Tsongas (D, MA-3) - announced on 8/9/17
Rep. Dave Reichert (R, WA-9) - announced on 9/6/17
Rep. Charlie Dent (R, PA-15) - announced on 9/7/17
Rep. Dave Trott (R, MI-11) - announced on 9/11/17

Running for Other Office

President

Rep. John Delaney (D, MD-6) - announced on 7/31/17

Governor

Rep. Kristi Noem (R, SD-AL) - announced on 11/14/16
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D, NM-1) - announced on 12/13/16
Rep. James Renacci (R, OH-16) - announced on 3/20/17
Rep. Tim Walz (D, MN-1) - announce on 3/27/17
Rep. Raul Labrador (R, ID-1) - announced on 5/9/17
Rep. Jared Polis (D, CO-2) - announced on 6/11/17
Rep. Steve Pearce (R, NM-2) - announced on 7/10/17
Rep. Diane Black (R, TN-6) - announced on 8/2/17
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D, HI-1) - announced on 9/1/17

Senate

Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D, TX-16) - announced on 3/31/17
Rep. Evan Jenkins (R, WV-3) - announced on 5/8/17
Rep. Jacky Rosen (D, NV-3) - announce on 7/5/17
Rep. Luke Messer (R, IN-6) - announced on 7/26/17
Rep. Todd Rokita (R, IN-4) - announced on 8/9/17
Rep. Lou Barletta (R, PA-11) - announced on 8/29/17











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