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(The Washington Post)

Why so many lawmakers are quitting Congress

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A wave of U.S. lawmakers are leaving Congress ahead of midterms, with 68 members not seeking reelection. According to a Washington Post analysis, 31 are running for other offices. Frustration with legislative gridlock and partisan politics is driving many departures. Republicans are retiring in larger numbers, often due to internal conflicts and age considerations, while Democrats face generational change pressures.

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