Overview

• South Carolina Republican Congressman Jeff Duncan has announced he will not seek re-election, becoming the latest in a wave of GOP retirements ahead of the 2024 elections.
• Despite the retirements, the GOP's control of the House is not expected to be threatened as the departing members hold seats in districts considered safe for Republicans.
• Duncan, who was first elected in 2010, cited the need for new leadership and fresh ideas in his decision to retire.
• His retirement follows a personal scandal last year when his wife filed for divorce, accusing him of having an affair with a lobbyist.
• Duncan's district, South Carolina’s Third District, is a mostly rural area that has been a Republican stronghold since 1994.