Summary
Rep. Danny Davis from Illinois is expected to announce that he will not run for reelection. This news comes as many older Democratic leaders face pressure to make way for new, younger candidates.
Key Facts
- Danny Davis is 83 years old and was first elected to Congress in 1996.
- A senior House Democrat mentioned Davis's plans to not run again, but the decision has not been officially announced.
- Davis's chief of staff confirmed an announcement will be made soon, but did not specify its content.
- NBC 5 Chicago reported that Davis will endorse state Rep. LaShawn Ford to run for his seat.
- Businessman Jason Friedman and Forest Park mayor Rory Hoskins are also candidates for the seat.
- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, also from Illinois and 81 years old, announced her retirement earlier after a primary challenge.
- More than a dozen other senior House Democrats are facing primary challenges this election season.
- Despite these challenges, over half of the House Democrats aged 75 and older intend to seek reelection.
