Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Record Number of Republicans Leaving Congress
A lot of Republicans in Congress are deciding not to run again for the 2026 elections.
This includes 43 members of the House and 10 senators.
One of the most famous people leaving is Rep.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is resigning early.
There are several reasons for this.
Some are frustrated with how things are working in Congress, while others are worried about losing their seats because President Trump is not very popular.
Some are also leaving because the districts they represent have changed, making it harder for them to win.
Additionally, some Republicans are unhappy with their leader, Speaker Mike Johnson.
All these factors are making many Republicans decide to leave Congress before the next elections.
A record number of Republicans, 43 House members and 10 senators, are not running for re-election in 2026.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her early resignation, citing frustration with Congress.
Frustration with gridlock, party dysfunction, and electoral concerns are driving many departures.
Redistricting has scrambled members' priorities, leading to early retirements.
House conservatives are revolting against Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership.
- Who
- 43 House members and 10 senators, including notable figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Sen. Thom Tillis
- What
- A record number of Republicans are leaving Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
- When
- Announcements are being made ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections
- Where
- United States Congress
- Why
- Frustration with gridlock, party dysfunction, electoral concerns, and the impact of redistricting
- Total Departures
- 43 House members and 10 senators
- Notable Departure
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
- Retirement Reasons
- Frustration with gridlock, party dysfunction, and electoral concerns
- Electoral Concerns
- Unpopularity of President Trump and Democratic lead in polls
- Impact on Policy
- Slim Republican majority in the House
- Redistricting Impact
- Unfamiliar districts driving early retirements
- Thermostatic Politics
- President's party typically loses seats in midterms
- House Conservatives
- Revolting against Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership