Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., speaks during a House Select Subcommittee on Jan. 6th hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on Jan. 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)
Loudermilk said he learned throughout his life that doing what is right is not always easy, popular or convenient, and that he and his wife prayed and discussed the decision extensively.
"This is not an easy decision, but we believe it is the right one," he said. "While serving my constituents in Congress ranks among my greatest honors, being a husband, a father and a grandfather holds even greater importance to me, and at this time I wish to spend more dedicated time with my family."
He concluded by thanking the people of his district for allowing him to serve, as well as his staff for their "outstanding service" to the district, state and nation.
REP. LAMALFA'S DEATH FURTHER SHRINKS REPUBLICAN HOUSE MAJORITY
Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., attends the House Ways and Means Committee markup of the reconciliation directive of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 in the Longworth House Office Building on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Bill Clark/Getty Images)
Last Tuesday, Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., said he would not seek re-election, ending a two-decade career in Washington at age 74.
"After 20 years of service, I believe it’s the right time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter in my life," Buchanan said in a statement.
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Other Republicans not seeking re-election include Reps. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, and Troy Nehls, R-Texas.
Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
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