Maryland Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger Announces Retirement from Congress

The longtime Democrat's departure will leave an unusually high number of open seats in Maryland's House delegation.

Maryland U.S. Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger announced his retirement, stating he won't seek a 12th term in Congress.
Ruppersberger, who has represented the 2nd District since 2003, said he wants to spend more time with his family.
Before his run for Congress, Ruppersberger served two terms as Baltimore County executive and on the county council.
Ruppersberger is best known for his work on intelligence issues and his central Maryland district included some of the state’s highest-profile military installations.
His retirement means Maryland’s eight-member U.S. House delegation will have an unusually high number of open seats — three — heading into the May 14 primary.