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Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, won't seek re-election

Newhouse announced that he will leave Congress rather than seek re-election.

Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, won't seek re-election
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Rep. Dan Newhouse announced he will not seek re-election, ending his congressional career after voting to impeach Donald Trump. The article also describes the district’s political outlook and the Republican primary contest involving Jerrod Sessler.

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Dan Newhouse
R · WA-4

Washington representative announcing he will not seek re-election

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator mentioned among the remaining Republican senators who voted to convict Trump

Washington House candidate challenging for Newhouse’s seat

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose conduct was cited in the 2021 impeachment

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator mentioned among the remaining Republican senators who voted to convict Trump

California representative mentioned as the other remaining House Republican who voted to impeach Trump

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator mentioned as facing a crowded Republican primary that includes critics of his impeachment vote

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Dan Newhouse Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026

Dan Newhouse announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. Left-leaning outlets include the announcement in a broader roundup. Center outlets focus on Newhouse's retirement and the open-seat contest, with some adding election context and his past impeachment vote.

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