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Stephanie Akin

EXPLAINED: Langevin mcnerney join democrats heading for exit roll call | Rare Historical Photos

The exodus of House Democrats ahead of a challenging midterm election season continued Tuesday, with Rhode Island’s Jim Langevin and California’s Jerry McNerney announcing retirement plans within minutes of each other.

Their decisions bring the number of House Democrats retiring after this term to 20, with eight more running for other offices. 

Neither Langevin nor McNerney faced a competitive election in 2020. Nevertheless, their departures were greeted by Republican campaign committees as further proof that House Democratic incumbents think their party will lose the majority. 

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