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Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, Announces Retirement

The decision opens a safe Maryland seat likely to draw a crowded Democratic primary.

U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) speaks with the media as he walks to a democratic caucus meeting to nominate their own candidate for the next Speaker of the House, after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis
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Overview

  • Hoyer announced on the House floor Thursday that he will not seek reelection and will retire at the end of his term.
  • The 86-year-old Marylander has served since 1981, making him the longest-serving House Democrat and the third-longest-serving member overall.
  • He spent decades in party leadership, including two terms as House majority leader, stints as minority whip, and service as Democratic caucus chair.
  • He said he did not want to outstay his ability to do the job, a choice he reached over the holidays after previously disclosing a mild stroke in 2024.
  • Maryland’s 5th District is solidly Democratic, and multiple Democrats have already filed for the primary as tributes from officials such as Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Mark Warner highlight Hoyer’s legacy.