Rep. Gerry Connolly says he will not run for re-election after learning that his cancer has returned. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Well-wishes for Connolly quickly began to flow in following his announcement.
"Throughout his career, Gerry Connolly has exemplified the very best of public service — fiercely intelligent, deeply principled, and relentlessly committed to the people of Northern Virginia and our nation," said Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va. "Whether it’s standing up for federal workers, advocating for good governance, or now confronting cancer with the same resilience and grit that have defined his life of public service, Gerry is one of the toughest fighters I know."
Sen. Mark Warner sent his well wishes to Connolly, a fellow Virginia Democrat, on Monday. (Reuters)
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Connolly has been a fixture in northern Virginia politics for roughly 30 years. He was first elected as a Fairfax County supervisor in 1995. In Congress, he has played a leading role in oversight investigations.
Fox News' Pilar Arias contributed to this report.
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