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McConnell, 84, is improving in the hospital, his team says, and he’s working with staff on Kentucky and Senate matters as questions about his condition persist. The longtime Republican leader has said he is not seeking reelection this year, and his health history has included several scares in recent years.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hired Julie Chávez Rodríguez, a veteran of Biden and Harris campaigns, to run her reelection campaign against progressive challenger Nithya Raman as Bass faces a November runoff amid criticism over homelessness and wildfires; Bass’s adviser Doug Herman is leaving the campaign.
In Utah’s primary, three high-profile Republican incumbents were defeated: Senate President Stuart Adams trailed Stephanie Hollist and conceded; Hollist will face Democrat Garret Rushforth in November. In the House, Rep. Trevor Lee lost to Bob Stevenson, who will face Democrat Abigail Treasure. In the Senate, Dan McCay was upset by Doug Fiefia, who will face Democrat Dane Anderson. Adams’ loss comes amid controversy over a Box Elder County data-center project, signaling voter demand for change as the GOP shapes Utah’s legislative future.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been out since March due to an undisclosed illness, has started contacting Republican county chairs in New Jersey's 7th District and gave a lengthy interview to New Jersey Globe; he says he plans to run for reelection and expects a full recovery, with a return to voting and campaigning in the coming weeks.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen announced he is dropping his bid for reelection in Tennessee’s 9th district after the state legislature redrew the district, splitting Memphis into parts of several districts; Cohen, the state's only Democrat, plans to retire after nearly two decades in Congress and has been a longtime advocate for civil rights and policing reform.
Rep. Darrell Issa announced he will not seek another term after more than 20 years in the U.S. House, saying it’s time for a new chapter as California’s Democrats’ redistricting makes his San Diego-area seat more competitive; he endorsed Jim Desmond as his successor, a move that underscores the broader wave of retirements shaping the midterm landscape.
Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa will not seek reelection in his newly configured San Diego–Riverside district, which now leans Democratic after Proposition 50, and he is endorsing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to succeed him.
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales said he will not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who died by self-immolation. He will continue to serve the remainder of this Congress, with a May 26 runoff against Brandon Herrera looming. The move comes as House GOP leaders pressed him to withdraw and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into potential sexual misconduct and improper favoritism related to his congressional office.
Montana Senator Steve Daines said he will not seek reelection, joining a wave of Republican retirements ahead of the 2026 midterms; he endorsed Kurt Alme to replace him, with Trump backing Alme. Daines is the sixth Republican senator to retire this cycle, alongside Thom Tillis, Tommy Tuberville, Joni Ernst, Cynthia Lummis and Mitch McConnell, while independent Seth Bodnar filed to run for the seat.
Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington’s longtime nonvoting House delegate, will not seek a 19th term after her campaign filed a termination with the FEC, signaling an end to this bid though she could run again later. At 88, she has faced scrutiny over her fitness and public visibility, and prominent voices urged retirement as challengers began to emerge for the Democratic primary in a city that leans heavily Democratic.
Sen. Bill Cassidy raised $1.65 million this quarter, boosting his cash on hand to about $11 million as he fends off a right-wing primary in Louisiana, aided by pro-Cassidy super PACs; the day’s updates also include Tim Scott’s crypto bill facing backlash from Coinbase and related Capitol action.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his bid for reelection amid allegations of child-care fraud in the state and political attacks, including criticism from Donald Trump, citing the need to focus on defending Minnesota rather than campaigning. His exit leaves the Democratic race open, with potential candidates like Senator Amy Klobuchar considering a run, while Republicans, including Mike Lindell, are preparing to challenge for the governorship.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided to withdraw from his reelection bid amid ongoing welfare fraud investigations, despite his national prominence as a 2024 vice-presidential nominee, while Senator Amy Klobuchar is considering a run for governor.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his reelection bid amid scrutiny over a large-scale fraud scandal in the state, which has also drawn national attention and political controversy, especially concerning the Somali community and federal funding issues.
Many members of Congress from both parties are retiring or not seeking reelection before the 2026 midterms, with some aiming for higher office or leaving early, which could signal significant turnover and impact control of Congress.