GOP Wave: Record Retirements Ahead of Midterms

0:00Lawmakers in Washington are bailing out in record numbers ahead of the midterms. Republican Congressman Sam Gray's from Missouri just became the 36 Republican and 57th House member overall to say they're not. Running again, calling a time to pass the torch to fresh faces. This Republican wave tops anything in nearly a century, beating the 34 who left before the 2018 midterms when Democrats flipped. But the House. It includes big names like committee chairs, Jody Aarrington from Texas and veterans such as Navy SEAL Morgan Latreau, plus 20 Republicans eyeing, Senate or Governor runs. Democrats aren't far behind with 21 announcements more than before 2018, but less than the 29 who dipped out ahead of. 2022. Standouts include long timers like Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer who go way back to the 1960s as interns. Many sigh family time after long careers, redistricting headaches, forcing them into unfamiliar turf or just plain frustration with the nastiness like.

1:04Jared Golden for Maine, a young moderate fed up with violence threats and gridlock from last fall shut down. Experts like Casey Bergett at George Washington University say it's the minority party blues hitting Republicans hard for 2026 with. Compromise, turning toxic and primaries ruling the day over real legislating. Stand formed with Durham News today, AI-powered updates.