Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) was ousted from the U.S. House in a surprise midterm loss to Democratic Rep.-elect Zack Mullock (D-NJ), but he plans to continue helping out his district in a de facto representative role after leaving office.

Van Drew told the Washington Examiner on Wednesday that he plans to serve as a “Congressman Emeritus” over the next two years to best serve his constituents. He is also already eyeing a comeback bid for his seat in 2028.

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