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Jerry Nadler Won’t Seek 2026 Reelection, Opening Manhattan House Seat

He cited a need for generational change, setting up a high-profile contest for his safe Manhattan district.

Representative Jerrold Nadler, a Democrat from New York, speaks during a bill enrollment ceremony for H.R. 8408, the Respect for Marriage Act, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. The Respect for Marriage Act would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act which defined marriage as between a man and a woman under federal law. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Manhattan Democrat Jerry Nadler won’t seek Re-election in 2026
Jerry Nadler

Overview

  • The 78-year-old New York Democrat said watching Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign exit reinforced his decision to make way for younger leaders.
  • His move caps a 34-year tenure that included chairing the House Judiciary Committee and helping lead impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
  • Nadler had already stepped aside from seeking the top Democratic role on Judiciary as the party elevated younger figures such as Jamie Raskin.
  • A crowded Democratic primary is expected; 26-year-old Liam Elkind is already running, and reporting indicates Nadler could support former aide Micah Lasher if Lasher enters the race.
  • Nadler says he will serve out his current term and has urged some fellow veteran Democrats to consider stepping aside for new leadership.