House Republican Joins Growing Exodus From Congress

Published on January 5, 2024

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) announced on Thursday his intention to retire at the end of his term this year, making him the latest member of Congress to choose not to run for reelection. Mr. Luetkemeyer, who also served as a chairman of the Financial Services Committee on National Security, said he decided not to seek reelection after having “a lot of thoughtful discussion” with his family. “It has been as honor to serve the great people of the Third Congressional District and State of Missouri these past several years,” the eight-term congressman said in a press release on Jan. 4. “However, after a lot of thoughtful discussion with my family, I have decided to not file for reelection and retire at the end of my term in December....

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