Rep. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) announced Wednesday that she will not seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 2024, joining a long list of members of Congress who are retiring at the end of the year.
“When I was first elected to Congress in 2012, I promised to bring a new approach to Washington. For the past 12 years, I have been proud to do just that,” said New Hampshire No. 2 district representative stated in a statement.
“As I look to the future, I am excited about the work and opportunities that lie ahead,” she added. “We all have a role to play in defending what we believe in, advocating for a better future, and pursuing the changes we want. has announced that he has no intention of seeking re-election.
Kuster, 67, plans to serve out the remainder of his term, which ends in January 2025, and will use his remaining time in Congress to “build on the progress we’ve made and get the job done for the American people.” He said he intended to do so.
“I will continue to lead the New Democratic Coalition to help pass comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to move our country forward.”
“It has been the honor of my life to represent my hometown and community and bring the values of the Granite State and the voice of New Hampshire’s 2nd District to Congress,” she added. “Go ahead!”
New Hampshire is considered a battleground state, with Granite State voters electing a Republican governor in the same year the state won the presidential election for Joe Biden, but the Republican vying for Kuster’s seat Candidates will face an uphill climb.
Her district is rated as “likely Democratic,” according to the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, which favored Biden over Donald Trump in 2020 by a 9-point margin. Ta.
Küster is 42nd member A member of the House of Representatives has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024, making him the 23rd Democrat to do so.
Many other members of Congress have already resigned early, including Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), and former Rep. Brian Higgins (D). , plans to resign before the November election. -New York), Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Bill Johnson (R-Ohio), and George Santos (R-New York).
Gallagher’s expected April 19 resignation from the House leaves Republicans with only a 217-213 majority in the House, meaning that if Democrats vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) will The vote would mean losing just one Republican. Along party lines.
under wisconsin law, If Gallagher follows his resignation schedule, his seat will not be filled until after the November election. If he had chosen to resign before the second Tuesday in April, the state could have held a special election to fill his vacancy.
After the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans maintained a 222-213 majority.
