Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Dan Newhouse, Trump impeachment-voting Republican, retires
Dan Newhouse is a 70-year-old Republican who has been a Congressman for Washington for over 11 years.
He was one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump in 2021.
Recently, he announced that he will not run for re-election in 2026.
He said he is grateful for the chance to serve his district and colleagues.
Newhouse faced criticism from Trump for his impeachment vote, with Trump supporting a different candidate in the 2024 primary.
Only five Republicans who voted to impeach Trump are still in Congress, including Newhouse.
Dan Newhouse, a Republican Congressman from Washington's 4th district, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026.
Newhouse was one of 17 Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump in 2021, following the January 6 riots.
He defended his impeachment vote, stating Trump failed to fulfill his oath of office during the riots.
Trump criticized Newhouse, endorsing a primary challenger in 2024 and calling him a 'Weak and Pathetic RINO'.
Only five Republicans who voted to impeach Trump remain in Congress, including Newhouse.
- Who
- Dan Newhouse, a Republican Congressman from Washington's 4th congressional district
- What
- Announced he will not seek re-election in 2026
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Where
- Washington's 4th congressional district
- Why
- After over 25 years of public service, including more than a decade in the House, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve
- Name
- Dan Newhouse
- Age
- 70
- Position
- U.S. Representative for Washington's 4th congressional district
- Years in Congress
- 11
- Impeachment Vote
- Voted to impeach Donald Trump in 2021
- Re-election Decision
- Not seeking re-election in 2026
- Public Service Duration
- Over 25 years
