Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Summary
Two senior Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler, are retiring. Their former aides won Democratic primary elections and are expected to replace them in Congress since their districts strongly favor Democrats.Key Facts
- Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler will retire when their current terms end in January.
- Both endorsed former staff members in the Democratic primaries to succeed them.
- Their districts lean heavily Democratic, making the primary winners likely to win the general election.
- At least five retiring members of Congress have supported former aides for their seats this year.
- More than a dozen other members have worked in some way to help preferred candidates succeed them.
- Some voters appreciate endorsements from well-known representatives even if they are controversial.
- There is criticism and concern about lawmakers influencing succession to favor insiders.
- Public approval of Congress remains low, which makes some voters skeptical of political endorsements.
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