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A record number of congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list

Stephen Fowler

Updated April 21, 2026

Birds fly around the U.S. Capitol Dome at sunrise in September 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on September 15, 2025.

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