A record number of Congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list

(NPR) NPR is tracking the record number of Congressional lawmakers who have announced they do not plan to run for reelection to their current seats in 2026. That number currently stands at 10 senators and 27 House members.

Fifteen are retiring from public office with the rest running for a different office – 11 looking to become governor of their state, 10 looking to make the jump from House to Senate and one, Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, is looking to become his state's attorney general.

There are more Republicans signaling their desire to exit Washington (27) than Democrats (10).

https://www.npr.org/2025/09/15/nx-s1-5534254/house-senate-retirement-tracker-2026