Here Are the 30 House Republicans Not Seeking Reelection in 2026

More than thirty House Republicans have said they will not run again in 2026. Fifty one members of the House have now ruled out bids for next year, a level of turnover that will reshape many races and committees.

One of the latest to step down is Representative Mark Amodei of Nevada. He announced his decision in a public statement that praised his work and his state.

Amodei wrote in full, “Serving the people of Nevada has been the honor of my lifetime. Nobody is prouder of our Nevada Congressional district than me Thank you for the honor. Every achievement worth doing began with listening to Nevadans and fighting for our values.” He also said he will finish his current term before leaving Washington.

The Republican majority in the House is thin. Republicans hold 218 seats to Democrats 214, a working majority of four votes. That slim margin makes every open seat a big deal for party leaders and for local voters.

Lawmakers are stepping away for different reasons. Some are worn down by the grind of Capitol Hill. Some want a new job. Some do not want a tough reelection fight in a divided country.

A notable chunk of those leaving are running for the Senate. At least eight Republican members have said they will try for the upper chamber, and some will challenge senators from their own party.

That list of Senate hopefuls includes members who see a clearer path to power or to a fresh start. The moves change the maps for both the House and the Senate and add pressure on parties to find new candidates fast.

The full list of House Republicans who have announced they will not seek reelection reads like a map of familiar names.

It includes

1. Mark Amodei
2. Jodey Arrington
3. Don Bacon
4. Andy Barr
5. Andy Biggs
6. Vernon Buchanan
7. Buddy Carter
8. Mike Collins
9. Byron Donalds
10. Neal Dunn
11. Randy Feenstra
12. Harriet Hageman
13. Ashley Hinson
14. Wesley Hunt
15. John James
16. Dusty Johnson
17. Julia Letlow
18. Barry Loudermilk
19. Morgan Luttrell
20. Nancy Mace
21. Michael McCaul
22. Barry Moore
23. Troy Nehls
24. Dan Newhouse
25. Ralph Norman
26. John Rose
27. Chip Roy
28. David Schweikert
29. Elise Stefanik
30. Tom Tiffany

Open seats change how campaigns run. New faces can shake up a district, and contested primaries can send odd candidates to the general election or drain cash and energy from the party.

Committees feel the loss too. Experienced members move on and committee work slows while new members learn the ropes. That can matter for bills that need steady leaders to pass.

Expect a noisy primary season. With many districts open and some incumbents chasing new offices, both parties will test messages and line up donors for the long fight ahead.

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