2024 has seen record congressional retirements
See which members of the 118th Congress have decided to hang it up– and which districts are up for grabs.
This election cycle is setting a modern record for congressional retirements, with significant shifts underway in both the House and Senate.
As of June 2024, 8 Senators and 45 House members have decided not to seek re-election, surpassing the numbers from the prior cycles at this stage. Additionally, a number are opting to run in different districts following the recent redistricting shift.
This wave of retirements opens unprecedented opportunities for campaigns and voters alike to pursue new leadership in their districts– an opportunity that can be few and far in between.