Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., will not seek re-election in Montana in 2024. (Tom Williams)
"To me, public service has truly always been about serving, not titles or positions of power. The current attacks have made it impossible for me to focus on my work to serve you," Rosendale continued. "So in the best interest of my family and community, I am withdrawing from the house race and will not be seeking office."
MONTANA CONSERVATIVE FIREBRAND WITHDRAWS FROM SENATE RACE AFTER TRUMP ENDORSES OPPONENT
Rosendale added that "it has been my honor to serve you and may God bless each and every one of you."
Matt Rosendale delivers remarks in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Win McNamee)
Rosendale's exit leaves the Montana seat open in 2025, as Republicans attempt to hold onto their already slim majority in the House.
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In the running for Rosendale's now open Montana seat include State Auditor Troy Downing, Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen, former Montana State Senator Ric Holden and former DEA agent Stacy Zinn.
Aubrie Spady is a Production Assistant for Fox News Digital.
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