Rep. Mark Amodei Not Seeking Re-Election
Rep. Mark Amodei, the only Republican from Nevada, has announced he will not run for re-election in the upcoming midterm elections, becoming the 30th House Republican to do so.
“Serving the people of Nevada has been the greatest honor of my life,” Amodei shared in a social media statement. “I take immense pride in representing the Nevada Congressional District. I appreciate the honor. Every valuable achievement begins with listening to the people of Nevada and advocating for our shared values.”
He continued, “I entered Congress to tackle challenges and ensure our state’s voice is heard in federal decisions. I’m focused on completing my term, and after 15 years, I feel it’s time for both myself and Nevada to pass the torch.”
As a significant member of the House Appropriations Committee, Amodei recently made news for his remarks about Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, particularly regarding a violent protest in Minneapolis involving a demonstrator named Alex Preti.
“Someone who experienced this with Kristi Noem—well, that’s me,” Amodei commented after the January incident. “For an administration that has achieved much in terms of border control and immigration, this raises questions. Whether that’s fair or not, politics is perception. And currently, that perception isn’t glowing.”
Following the shooting, Noem faced criticism from White House aide Stephen Miller, who labeled Preti as a “domestic terrorist” intent on harming federal employees, according to reports.
Amodei described the Department of Homeland Security’s reaction as a “knee-jerk defense,” and he disagreed with the characterization of Preti as a domestic terrorist.
“Sending [White House border czar] Tom Homan to assess one of Kristi Noem’s units recently isn’t exactly a vote of confidence. Calling this man a domestic terrorist doesn’t help her case,” he said.
He also endorsed President Trump’s decision to send Homan to Minnesota, calling it a “step in the right direction,” while adding, “If anyone believes we can ‘talk’ our way out of this, they’re mistaken.”
Notably, more House Republicans have chosen not to run for re-election compared to Democrats. So far, 21 Democratic members of Congress have retired or decided to run for higher office.
