Seventy members of the U.S. Congress are not running for re-election this year — the most in at least 26 years
A record 70 members of Congress—11 Senators and 59 Representatives—are not seeking re-election in the current cycle, marking the highest number in at least 26 years. This represents a 32% increase from the 53 members who did not run in 2024. With 49 of 50 state filing deadlines passed, these figures are considered largely final.
Key Points
- 70 total Congressional members stepping down—the most since at least 2000
- 32% increase compared to 2024's 53 non-running members
- 11 Senators and 59 Representatives included in the departures