Dozens of House Lawmakers Looking to Leave in 2026

About two dozen members of the House have already begun planning to pursue higher office in 2026 or are considering it, Axios reported.

Twenty-four House legislators have either publicly stated their interest in pursuing a run for Senate or governor or are privately considering a bid for a higher office, according to the outlet.

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., said that “folks have talked about” his launching a gubernatorial campaign, adding that he is “not actively seeking it nor ruling it out.”

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