Overview

• Over three dozen members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2024, with some running for other offices and many leaving public office altogether.
• Among those retiring are key figures such as Senator Joe Manchin III, Democrat of West Virginia, and Representative George Santos, Republican of New York.
• Democrats face a particularly challenging situation, with the number of their members not seeking re-election in the House roughly double that of Republicans.
• Several House incumbents are forgoing re-election to run for different national offices or take jobs within their state in 2024.
• Many of the retiring lawmakers have cited frustration with the current state of politics and the dysfunction in Congress as reasons for their departure.