Democrat Marc Veasey drops reelection bid, becomes latest lawmaker to leave Congress

Published December 9, 2025 9:49am ET



Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) has decided against running for reelection after his district was one of several in Texas redrawn to favor Republicans.

The seven-term Democrat is instead running for Tarrant County judge, making him the latest in a stream of lawmakers fleeing Congress, including over three dozen members in the House. 

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