House Republican Retirement Trend

Rep. Jake LaTurner, a 36-year-old House Republican who has served in Congress for three years, announced he will not seek reelection in November. His retirement adds to a trend of House members from both parties leaving amidst infighting and discord.

House Republican Primary Races

House Republican primary races are heating up as GOP lawmakers are targeting other sitting members in their primaries, causing internal party feuds and tensions. Speaker Mike Johnson has condemned member-on-member action, but the infighting continues, reflecting the challenges of governing with a razor-thin majority.