Missouri Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer to Retire at End of Term

Longtime Republican Congressman's Departure Unlikely to Impact Balance of Power in 2024 Election

Missouri Republican U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer announced he will not seek reelection and will retire at the end of his term in December.
Luetkemeyer, first elected in 2008, represents a large geographic area that stretches from the western suburbs of St. Louis to Jefferson City and Columbia in central Missouri.
The Cook Political Report lists the 3rd District as solid Republican, indicating that Luetkemeyer's retirement is unlikely to impact the balance of power after the 2024 election.
Luetkemeyer was seen as a top contender to replace retiring House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry, but his retirement opens the way for other potential successors.
His retirement adds to a growing list of House members who have announced their retirement this year, including about two dozen Democrats and about 15 Republicans.