Another, Longtime House Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL, 8th District) said Friday, He will leave Congress at the end of this year rather than seek Re-Election.
It's part of a wave of Congressional Retirements in both Parties, as Lawmakers complain of chronic Chaos and a Lack of Productivity.
Republicans in particular have seen an Exodus of Members in recent months, many of whom have voiced Frustration about the Party's Infighting.
Posey said in a Statement that "circumstances beyond my control now require me to suspend my re-election campaign."
Posey said He is supporting Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R-8th District), who jumped into the Race on Friday, just ahead of Florida's Filing Deadline.
"Without going into a lot of personal details, stars aligned during the past week and Mike decided he was ready for Congress. I enthusiastically endorse him and will do everything I can to help him get elected," Posey said.
A former State Legislator, Posey was First Elected to Congress in 2008, and is a Member of the Right-Wing House Freedom Caucus.
Posey is a Senior Member of the House Financial Services and Science, and the Space & Technology Committees.
Posey joins nearly Two Dozen House Republicans planning to Retire from the House this year, only a handful of whom are running for Higher Office.
The List includes several Powerful Committee Chairs and Longtime Lawmakers, as well as Young rising Stars such as 36-year-old, Two-Term Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-KS, 2nd District).
This week, 40-year-old China Select Committee Chair Mike Gallagher (R-WI, 8th District) became the latest, in a series of Republicans to Resign from Congress without Serving-Out their Full Term.
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