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House GOP on edge as retirement rumors swirl around Republican Neal Dunn

Lawmakers reportedly believe Dunn is weighing an early departure, but he declined to comment.

House GOP on edge as retirement rumors swirl around Republican Neal Dunn
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Fox News Digital reported that House Republicans believe Rep. Neal Dunn may leave Congress before his term ends, though Dunn did not comment. Speaker Mike Johnson said he had urged Dunn to stay as Republicans weigh the effect another departure could have on their narrow House majority.

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Neal P. Dunn
R · FL-2

Florida representative reportedly considering leaving the House before his term ends

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Doug LaMalfa
Former U.S. Representative (R-CA)

Late California representative whose seat is to be filled in a special election

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who said he urged Dunn to stay

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former representative whose departure left a seat to be filled in a special election

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida governor whose office was reportedly in discussions about a possible special election

ALSO MENTIONED  Gavin Newsom, California governor who scheduled a special election to replace LaMalfa

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Reports Say Neal Dunn May Leave House Early

Outlets report that Neal Dunn may leave the House before his term ends, but he has not confirmed a decision. They say an early departure could further narrow the Republican majority. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Speaker Mike Johnson's appeal for Dunn to stay and the possible effect on the Republican majority. Center outlets likewise stress the unconfirmed reports and majority arithmetic, with one article noting Dunn's office had said he would serve out his term. Right-leaning outlets also focus on the majority's math, with Fox News reporting Johnson urged Dunn to stay.

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