High-Ranking Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers Will Not Seek Reelection
By 270toWin Staff
February 8, 2024, 4:26 PM ET
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), who chairs the House Energy Committee announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection this year.
After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided the time has come to serve the people of Eastern Washington in new ways. I will not be running for re-election to the People’s House.
— CathyMcMorrisRodgers (@cathymcmorris) February 8, 2024
My full statement: pic.twitter.com/rGeLnJoT6L
McMorris Rodgers is in her 10th term representing Washington's 5th district, which includes Spokane and encompasses Eastern Washington from the Canadian border to Oregon. One of two Republicans in the ten-member House delegation, she won her final term by a 19% margin in 2022.
At least 41 current members - 23 Democrats and 18 Republicans - will be leaving at the end of this term.
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