Here’s Some Of The Names You Know That Will Not Be Back Next Congress
Several prominent legislators have announced they will not return for the next Congress. Notable figures include Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, and Jerry Nadler, each with significant political legacies. Their departures come as voters prepare for the upcoming elections in November 2026.
- ▪57 members of the House and 11 senators have confirmed they will not seek reelection.
- ▪Mitch McConnell, who has served since 1985, announced he would not seek an eighth term.
- ▪Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, will not run for a 21st term after leading her party's House Caucus for 20 years.
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Analysis Here’s Some Of The Names You Know That Will Not Be Back Next Congress Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor May 30, 2026 11:47 AM ET May 30, 2026 11:47 AM ET Anthony Iafrate Associate Editor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); More than a dozen legislators are already confirmed to not return to the next Congress as voters prepare to elect all 435 members of the House and a third of the 100-seat Senate in November.
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