Between 2011 and 2024, an average of 50 incumbent members announced they wouldn’t run for reelection each year, according to Ballotpedia. As of June 30, nearly two dozen members have made similar announcements in 2025.

Here are the senators and House members who have publicly announced they won’t run again for their current roles:

Senate

Thom Tillis (Republican)

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced his retirement from the Senate on June 29. The 64-year-old has held his seat since 2015, previously served as the speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2011 to 2014, and was a North Carolina state lawmaker from 2007 to 2015.

The longtime senator’s announcement came a day after Trump threatened to support a primary challenger to Tillis, who was one of two Republican senators to vote against advancing President Donald Trump‘s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ due to concerns regarding Medicaid reforms.

North Carolina, one of the most competitive states on the 2026 Senate map, is expected to see a potentially chaotic Republican primary, and Democrats — who haven’t flipped North Carolina in more than a decade — will likely make it a top target.

Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) announced on May 27 that he won’t be seeking reelection in order to pursue a run for governor in 2026. Tuberville, 70, was previously the head football coach at Auburn University and the University of Cincinnati. He was elected to the Senate in 2020 as part of Trump’s “America First” movement.

Tuberville, who’s viewed as the front-runner in the race, is looking to succeed the state’s current Republican governor, Kay Ivey, who is term-limited. The state’s solid red status makes it likely that the seat will stay in GOP control.

Dick Durbin (Democrat)

On April 23, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced he will not be seeking reelection, coming after wide speculation about the 80-year-old’s possible retirement. Durbin has held the seat since 1997 and has been the Senate Democratic whip since 2005 — making him the chamber’s longest-serving party whip — and was previously a seven-term representative in the House from 1983-1997.

Durbin, the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate, is also ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. While Durbin’s seat representing Illinois has been deemed safe for Democrats by nonpartisan election forecasters, his retirement will force a leadership shake-up.

Several Democrats — including Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, and Rep. Robin Kelly — have thrown their hats into the ring to succeed Durbin.

Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat)

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) announced on March 12 that she wouldn’t seek reelection in 2026, dealing a significant blow to Democrats as they face a tough road to reclaiming the majority in the chamber.

Shaheen, 78, previously served as the governor of New Hampshire from 1997 to 2003, as well as a state senator from 1990 to 1996. She is the first woman to serve as both governor and senator in the U.S.

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Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) has since announced his bid to replace Shaheen. No Republicans have announced runs for the seat, but former Gov. Chris Sununu and former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown reportedly aren’t ruling out bids of their own.

Shaheen’s daughter, former Portsmouth City Council member Stefany Shaheen, announced in May that she would run to replace Pappas in the House, given his run for her mother’s Senate seat.

New Hampshire is famously known as a purple state, though a Republican has not won a Senate seat there since 2010.

Mitch McConnell (Republican)

Eighty-three-year-old Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) announced Feb. 20 that he would not be seeking reelection.

McConnell has served in the Senate for 40 years and became the longest-serving Senate party leader, holding the positions of majority whip from 2003 to 2007; minority leader from 2007 to 2015 and 2021 to 2025; and majority leader from 2015 to 2021.

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McConnell’s retirement was widely speculated after the longtime conservative leader faced questions about his health, as well as after stepped down as minority leader at the end of the last Congress, paving the way for Sen. John Thune (R-SD) to replace him.

Daniel Cameron, the state’s former attorney general, launched a campaign to replace McConnell just minutes after the Kentucky senator’s announcement. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) has also launched a Senate bid, joining what’s likely going to be a competitive primary.

Tina Smith (Democrat)

On Feb. 13, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith (MN) announced she would retire from the chamber in 2026. The 67-year-old lawmaker has been in office since 2018, and her announcement opens up a competitive seat in the midterms.

This open Senate seat could potentially draw millions of dollars more into Minnesota, causing stepped-up campaign field operations, with more targeted advertisements for both Democratic and Republican candidates.

At the time, multiple names — including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) — were floated as possible replacements. Former NBA player Royce White has already announced a 2026 Senate campaign after losing to Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in 2024.

Gary Peters (Democrat)

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters (D) announced on January 28 that he will not seek reelection in 2026. The 66-year-old has held his seat since 2015 after serving in the House from 2009 to 2015. Previously, he was a member of the Michigan state Senate from 1995 to 2003.

Peters’s retirement opens up a key race for the midterms, creating a highly contested battleground seat that Democrats will have to defend as Republicans look to maintain their majority in the chamber.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), who’s been floated as a top 2028 presidential contender, has said she is not interested in the Senate seat.

House of Representatives

Don Bacon (Republican)

On June 30, Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) announced that he will not seek reelection in the House. Bacon has served in the House since 2017. He won his reelection in 2024 by less than two percentage points.

Bacon’s congressional district is a high-target House seat for Democrats ahead of the competitive 2026 elections.

Dusty Johnson (Republican)

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) announced on June 30 that he is running for governor in South Dakota in 2026, passing up reelection for another term in the state’s at-large congressional district in the midterms.

The state’s attorney general, Marty Jackley, is weighing a bid for the House seat that the nonpartisan Cook Political Report has deemed “solid Republican.” Democrats haven’t had control of the seat since 2011.

Dwight Evans (Democrat)

After a decade in the House, Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) announced on June 30 that he will not seek reelection in 2026. The congressman suffered a “minor stroke” in 2024 but said in his announcement that he is in “good health” and will serve out the remainder of his term.

As of June 30, Evans is one of just two House Democrats to declare they won’t seek reelection to public office in 2026.

Randy Feenstra (Republican)

On May 12, Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra (R) filed paperwork to run for governor in 2026, coming after Gov. Kim Reynolds‘s (R) announcement that she wouldn’t run for reelection.

Pastor and former Iowa State Rep. Brad Sherman (R) and state auditor Rob Sand — the state’s only elected Democrat — have also announced gubernatorial bids. Other politicians in the state, such as State Attorney General Brenna Bird and Republican State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, have signaled interest in the position.

Earl “Buddy” Carter (Republican)

Six-term Georgia Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R) announced on May 8 that he will not seek reelection, instead running for Senate in a bid to oust Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA).

The 67-year-old has served in the House since 2015. Before that, he served in the Georgia Senate Senate from 2009 to 2015, and in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009.

As of May 6, independent race forecasters have rated the Georgia general election for the seat as a toss-up. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) has said he will not run for Senate in the high-stakes primary.

Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat)

Krishnamoorthi announced on May 7 that he will launch a bid to replace Durbin in the Senate.

The 51-year-old has been a representative since 2017 and serves as a member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, as well as a ranking member on the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party.

The Illinois Democrat has a number of opponents in the Senate primary but brings a $3 million Q1 fundraising haul to the race.

Robin Kelly (Democrat)

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) became the second Democrat to announce a bid to succeed Durbin after he announced his retirement from the Senate.

Kelly, 69, has served the state’s 2nd Congressional District since 2013 and was previously an Illinois state representative from 2003 to 2007. She has referenced herself as an “underdog” and has signaled a focus on healthcare reform and gun control if elected.

Jan Schakowsky (Democrat)

On May 5, Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D) announced she will not seek reelection.

The 80-year-old and 14-term congresswoman has served in the House since 1999, and was previously a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Many Democrats have announced their run to replace her, including 26-year-old progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh and Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss.

Angie Craig (Democrat)

Fifty-three-year-old Angie Craig announced on April 29 her run to replace Smith in the Senate instead of seeking reelection in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Craig has held her House seat since 2019.

Craig was the first openly lesbian woman to win a House district in Minnesota. If elected, she would also be the first lesbian to represent Minnesota in the Senate.

Andy Barr (Republican)

Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr (R) announced on April 22 that he will run for Senate in the bid to succeed McConnell. The 51-year-old has held his seat since 2013.

Multiple Republicans are running for McConnell’s seat, as well as Democratic House Minority Floor Leader Rep. Pamela Stevenson.

Haley Stevens (Democrat)

On April 22, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) announced she will run for Senate in 2026. The 42-year-old has held her seat since 2019.

Stevens joins a handful of Democrats — including state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed — seeking to replace Peters, along with multiple potential GOP candidates. Pelosi has endorsed Stevens in the race.

John James (Republican)

Rep. John James (R-MI) announced on April 7 that he is running for governor in Michigan. The 44-year-old congressman has held his seat in the House since 2023 and enters an already-crowded gubernatorial field.

By forgoing reelection, James leaves his seat vacant — and it will likely be a competitive one in the 2026 midterm elections.

Chris Pappas (Democrat)

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) announced on April 3 that he’s running for Senate in a bid to replace Shaheen, who had previously announced her retirement from the chamber in 2026.

Pappas has been a member of the House since 2019, and was previously on the New Hampshire Executive Council from 2013 to 2019. His Senate bid was widely anticipated, with many seeing him as a favorite for the Democratic nomination, according to New Hampshire Bulletin.

John Rose (Republican)

Rep. John Rose (R-TN) announced a 2026 gubernatorial bid and will not seek reelection in the House. Rose, 60, has held his seat since 2019.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is also reportedly set on running for governor, but Rose was the first major candidate to join the race to replace Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Rose has previously commended that he’s “one of the most conservative members” of Congress, according to the Associated Press.

Byron Donalds (Republican)

Rep. Byron Donalds (D-FL) announced his campaign for Florida governor on Feb. 25.

Donalds has served in the House since 2021, and was also in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2020.

Trump endorsed Donalds’s gubernatorial bid, saying he “would be a TRULY GREAT and POWERFUL Governor for Florida, and, should he run, will have my complete and total endorsement. RUN BYRON RUN!”

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As of June 11, Donalds has a 6-point lead over former Democratic Rep. David Jolly in the 2026 race, according to Victory Insights.

Andy Biggs (Republican)

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) announced on Jan. 25 that he will not seek reelection, instead launching a bid in the 2026 Arizona governor’s race. The 66-year-old Republican has served in the House since 2017 and previously was a member of both the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate.

Biggs’s announcement comes a month after Trump backed Republican businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson to run against Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Biggs has since received support from Trump in his candidacy for governor — an unusual move considering the president’s existing endorsement of another GOP candidate.