For House Republicans, an Exodus Rivaled Only by Trump’s First TermAs the midterm election cycle gets underway, lawmakers are departing the House of Representatives in droves — propelled by age, political calculations and sheer frustration with the dysfunction and paralysis of the institution. More than 30 Democrats departed the House during the 2022 midterm election cycle, in which Republicans won the majority. 6 (Redrawn) Retiring +27 Trump Green R Tenn. 7 Resigned +22 Trump Greene R Ga. 14 Resigned +37 Trump Hageman R Wyo. At-Large Running for Senate +46 Trump Hern R Okla. 1 Running for Senate +22 Trump Hinson R Iowa 2 Running for Senate +10 Trump Hoyer D Md. 5 Retiring +33 Harris Hunt R Texas 38 (Redrawn) Running for Senate +21 Trump Johnson R S.D.

Source: New York Times March 28, 2026 13:09 UTC