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Florida Rep. Neal Dunn Won't Seek Re-Election After Five Terms

His exit creates an open Panhandle seat during a broader wave of GOP retirements.

Overview

  • Dunn announced his decision Tuesday in a post on X, saying he will conclude his House service at the end of the current term.
  • He cited a desire to return to Panama City and spend more time with his family and grandchildren, saying it is time to pass the torch to new conservative leaders.
  • A physician and former Army surgeon, Dunn highlighted work on lower taxes, support for the military and veterans, pro-life priorities, healthcare innovation, and countering China and Russia.
  • Dunn, 72, has represented Florida’s 2nd Congressional District since 2016 and won more than 61% of the vote in the 2024 election.
  • His retirement adds to a tally of more than two dozen House Republicans not seeking another term, converting his reliably Republican district into an open-seat contest.