Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), one of 10 Republican lawmakers who voted to impeach President Donald Trump, will not seek reelection in November after more than three decades in office. Upton, who has represented parts of southwestern Michigan since 1987, announced his decision on the House floor Tuesday morning. Upton received blowback from much of the Republican base after voting with Democrats to impeach Trump last year over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, Upton will become the fourth to leave Congress rather than seek reelection. The six other Republicans who voted to impeach Trump who are running again — including Reps. Liz Cheney (Wyo.)

Source: Washington Post April 06, 2022 02:38 UTC