Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.) is the latest House lawmaker to announce he won't seek re-election next year, bringing the total number of Democratic retirements to 13, compared to nine Republicans.
Why it matters: The increasing number of Democratic retirements — put against the backdrop of President Biden's sagging approval ratings and uncertainty about redistricting — is adding to concerns the party may not be able to keep its slim majority in the House.
Driving the news: Axios is tracking the House retirements as the midterm election cycle ramps up. We will update this chart regularly.
By the numbers:
Democrats: Seven Democratic House members will retire in 2022 [see chart].
Six are seeking other offices:
- Anthony Brown (MD-04) — Running for Maryland attorney general
- Conor Lamb (PA-17) — Running for Pennsylvania U.S. Senate seat
- Val Demings (FL-10) — Running for Florida U.S. Senate seat
- Tim Ryan (OH-13) — Running for Ohio U.S. Senate seat
- Charlie Crist (FL-13) — Running for governor of Florida
- Karen Bass (CA-37) — Running for mayor of Los Angeles
Republicans: Three Republican House members will retire next year [see chart].
Six are seeking other offices:
- Lee Zeldin (NY-1) — Running for governor of New York
- Billy Long (MO-7) — Running for Missouri U.S. Senate seat
- Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) — Running for Missouri U.S. Senate seat
- Mo Brooks (AL-5) — Running for Alabama U.S. Senate seat
- Ted Budd (NC-3) — Running for North Carolina U.S. Senate seat
- Jody Hice (GA-10) — Running for Georgia secretary of state
