California Rep. Anna Eshoo Announces Retirement After Over Three Decades in Congress

Eshoo's Departure Sets Stage for Fierce Race for Her Silicon Valley Seat

Rep. Anna Eshoo, a Democrat representing parts of California’s Silicon Valley, announced she will not run for reelection in 2024, marking the end of her more than three decades in Congress.
Eshoo, who was first elected to Congress in 1992, was the first woman and the first Democrat to represent her district, which includes Silicon Valley and much of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
Eshoo has served on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where she has been active on tech policy. She pushed to make changes to Section 230, which shields internet companies from liability for user content.
Eshoo's retirement will likely kick off a fierce race for her seat in California’s 16th Congressional District, a safe Democratic seat.
More than three dozen House members have announced they will not seek reelection next year, either because they are retiring or seeking other office. Several of those are from California, including Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee, Adam B. Schiff, Grace F. Napolitano and Tony Cárdenas.