Speaker LeWolf Announces She Will Leave Congress At End Of Current Term

RUFUS - House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf has issued the following statement regarding her departure from Congress and her decision not seek reelection.

"Today I have made the hardest decision of my career, and one I hope no other member will never have to make again. But effective today, December 21, 2024, I will suspend my reelection campaign as the Representative for New Shire's 1st District. I am dropping out of this race and will leave Congress at the end of my term in 2025. I hope and pray that whoever is my successor, can represent this great Congressional district. It has been a busy couple of weeks  and I will ensure that this district is left in good hands. I feel that my legal troubles are causing too many problems for not only the chair of House Speaker but for my chair in the House. I have already submitted by order of withdrawal to the Federal Board Of Elections and my name will be removed from the ballots following their hearing."