Kansas Republican Rep. Jake LaTurner waiter He has been a member of the House of Representatives since early 2021, but announced that he will not seek re-election this year.
“While I will proudly serve the remainder of the 118th Congress, after much prayer and consideration, I will not seek re-election this fall. The people of Kansas who elected me to the United States House of Representatives, “Although my life is over, it is time for me to pursue other opportunities and have the benefit of spending more time with my family.” . statement.
“Suzanne and I are the proud parents of four young children, but the busy schedules of running for Congress have taken a toll on us. I’m at home because my kids are still young, but that’s something I want to be more present in,” he explained.
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna suggested Congress should become more “family-friendly.” Tweet“@RepLaTurner sits on the committee with me. We’re going to lose a great member of House Oversight. I think this also speaks to the nature of Congress…it’s totally family That should change.”
Some House Republicans include Luna was among the Republicans who voted against passage of two government spending packages last month. I voted I support passing both packages.
“Although I will not be a candidate in the 2024 or 2026 state elections, I will use this next season of my life to bring new experiences and perspectives and contribute in some small way to the issues I care about most. ,” LaTurner said in a statement.
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