Summary
As of March 27, 2026, 57 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have announced they will not run for reelection. This includes 21 Democrats and 36 Republicans, with many retiring or aiming for different political positions.
Key Facts
- 57 House members will not run for reelection in 2026.
- 21 Democrats and 36 Republicans are among those not seeking reelection.
- Of these, 29 are retiring from politics.
- 16 members are running for the U.S. Senate.
- 11 members are campaigning to be governors.
- One member is running for state attorney general.
- This number is higher than in recent years: 42 in 2024 and 45 in 2022.
