{"id":2038082,"date":"2023-09-19T21:59:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T01:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-congresswoman-wont-seek-reelection-after-new-parkinson-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T22:01:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T02:01:44","slug":"virginia-congresswoman-wont-seek-reelection-after-new-parkinson-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-congresswoman-wont-seek-reelection-after-new-parkinson-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Congresswoman to Retire Following Parkinson&#8217;s Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvirginia-congresswoman-wont-seek-reelection-after-new-parkinson-diagnosis%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2038082&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>Breaking News:\u2063 Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) Shockingly Reveals She Won&#8217;t Seek Reelection in 2024 \u200bDue to Severe Medical Condition<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>In \u2062a surprising turn of events, Rep. Jennifer Wexton\u200b (D-Va.) has made the heartbreaking decision \u200bnot to run for reelection in \u20632024. This decision \u200bcomes after she received\u2063 devastating news about\u2063 the severity of\u2062 her medical condition.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2019, Wexton has been\u200d a dedicated representative for Virginia&#8217;s 10th Congressional District, which encompasses parts of northern Virginia. In April, she bravely shared her diagnosis of Parkinson&#8217;s\u200b disease in a heartfelt\u200c video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, in a recent health update on Sept. 18, the 55-year-old congresswoman revealed that\u200d her condition\u2064 has not \u200cimproved as she \u200chad hoped. Concerned by the differing symptoms she observed in her Parkinson&#8217;s\u200b support group, Wexton sought additional \u200cmedical opinions \u2064and \u2064tests.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/can-concussion-in-football-other-sports-cause-parkinsons-how-to-keep-underage-players-safe-featuring-dr-barry-jordan-md-5486719?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Can Concussions in Football, Other Sports Cause Parkinson\u2019s? 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There is no &#8216;getting better&#8217; with PSP. I<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-congresswoman-wont-seek-reelection-after-new-parkinson-diagnosis\/\" title=\"Virginia Congresswoman to Retire Following Parkinson's Diagnosis\">\u2019ll continue treatment options<\/a> to manage my symptoms, but they don\u2019t work\u2062 as \u2062well with my condition as they do for\u200d Parkinson\u2019s.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Heartbroken\u200c by the news, Wexton has made the difficult decision not to seek reelection once her term is complete. Instead, she plans to prioritize \u200cspending time with her loved \u200dones and\u200d cherishing the moments\u2062 that matter most.<\/p>\n<p>Wexton&#8217;s political journey has been remarkable. As a former\u2062 prosecutor and state legislator, \u2062she\u2063 defeated Republican \u2064Rep. \u200dBarbara Comstock in 2018, flipping \u200ca House seat \u200dthat had been\u200b held by Republicans for decades. She was reelected by a narrow margin during the 2022 midterms.<\/p>\n<p>With \u2062Wexton stepping\u200b aside, Republicans may see an\u2064 opportunity to regain\u200b the seat without\u200b an incumbent Democrat in the race.\u200c This could have significant implications for the balance of\u200d power in the House, as both parties strive to secure the majority.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Reflecting \u200don her unexpected journey,\u200d Wexton\u2064 shared, \u2063&#8221;When I made the decision to run \u200bfor\u2064 Congress, \u200bthis was \u200cclearly not\u2064 the\u200b way I anticipated it coming to a\u200b close\u2014but then again, pretty much \u200dnothing\u2064 about my time serving here has quite been typical or as expected. While my time in\u200c Congress will soon come to a\u2063 close, I\u2019m \u2063just as confident and committed as ever to keep up the work that got\u2062 me into this\u2062 fight \u200din the first place for \u200dmy \u2064remaining time in office\u2014to help build \u2064the future we want for our children.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>According to the Mayo\u200c Clinic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-jennifer-wexton-will-not-seek-reelection-due-to-new-diagnosis\/\" title=\"Rep. Jennifer Wexton won't run again after new diagnosis.\">progressive supranuclear palsy<\/a> \u200dis a rare brain disorder that \u200bcauses severe problems with body movements, \u2063balance, and eye coordination.<\/p>\n<p>The symptoms \u200bof PSP can vary\u200d and may resemble those of \u2062Parkinson&#8217;s and dementia.\u200d Over time, symptoms worsen and may\u2063 include stiffness, \u2064sleep disturbances, depression, swallowing problems, reasoning difficulties, and dizziness,\u200c among others.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>While there is currently no cure for \u2064PSP,\u200c there are treatments\u2063 available to help manage symptoms. These include Parkinson&#8217;s disease medications, physical therapy, speech \u2063and swallowing evaluations, and lifestyle adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In April, Wexton revealed \u200cthat\u200c Parkinson&#8217;s primarily\u200b affected her speech and mouth \u200bmovements, causing her to speak faster. Parkinson&#8217;s disease is a neurodegenerative \u2063disorder characterized\u2063 by involuntary movements, muscle stiffness, balance issues, and speech difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>The exact cause\u200b of Parkinson&#8217;s is unknown, but researchers believe a combination of genetic\u200d and environmental\u200d factors may\u200c contribute to its development. Globally, over 8\u200b million people are affected by\u2062 the disease, with an estimated annual cost of $14 billion for\u2062 treatment in\u2062 the United States alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<em>Reuters contributed\u2063 to this \u200creport.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<em>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntd.com\/virginia-congresswoman-wont-seek-reelection-after-new-parkinson-diagnosis_942789.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NTD News<\/a><\/em>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Would unfold. But life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way. I \u2063am \u2064grateful for the privilege of serving my\u2064 constituents and fighting for the \u200dissues that\u2063 matter \u2064to them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Wexton&#8217;s decision\u200d to prioritize her health and family is a \u200cbrave \u2063and commendable one.\u200d In a world \u200cwhere politicians often prioritize their careers \u200cover personal well-being, Wexton&#8217;s choice \u200bserves as a reminder of the\u200b importance of\u200b self-care\u200c and\u2063 family.<\/p>\n<p>While \u200cher absence will be felt \u200din\u200c Congress, it is important to \u2063respect \u2064and support \u2064Wexton&#8217;s decision. Her dedication and \u2062commitment to public service\u200d have been exemplary, and she deserves the opportunity\u200c to focus on \u200cher \u200chealth \u200dand happiness.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming 2024 election in Virginia&#8217;s 10th Congressional District will undoubtedly be \u2064a contentious \u2062one. With a vacant seat, both Republican and Democratic candidates will vie for the opportunity to represent\u200c the\u2063 district and shape the future\u200c of\u200b our nation.<\/p>\n<p>As we await the outcome of the election, let us not forget the impact that Rep.\u2064 Jennifer Wexton has had on her constituents and\u200d the political landscape. Her advocacy for affordable healthcare, gun control, and \u2063LGBTQ+ \u200crights has left a lasting impression and shaped the conversation around these important issues.<\/p>\n<p>As citizens, \u200cit\u200c is our duty to remain engaged and\u200b informed during the election process. We must carefully consider the candidates and \u2063their \u2063platforms, and vote for \u200bthe individuals who will best represent our values and priorities.<\/p>\n<p>While it \u2062is uncertain what the future \u200cholds for \u2064Rep. Jennifer\u2063 Wexton, we\u200c can be certain of one thing\u2014her impact will endure. Her resilience in the face of adversity\u2062 serves as\u2062 an inspiration to us all, and her legacy will be\u200c remembered by those she has touched throughout her political career.<\/p>\n<p>As Rep. Jennifer Wexton \u200cprepares\u200d to step\u2063 away from the political arena, \u200clet us\u200b express our \u2063gratitude \u200dfor her service and wish her \u2064the best \u200bin her future \u2062endeavors. May she find strength,\u2064 health, and \u200chappiness in\u2064 the next chapter of her \u2064life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Title: Rep. Jennifer \u2064Wexton\u2064 (D-Va.) \u200cAnnounces\u200d She Will Not\u200b Seek Reelection in 2024 Due\u200d to\u200c Medical\u200b Condition<\/p>\n<p>Introduction:<\/p>\n<p>In a surprising turn of\u200c events, Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) has made the\u200d heartbreaking\u200b decision not to \u200brun for reelection in \u20622024. This \u200ddecision comes \u2064after she received devastating news about the severity of \u2062her medical condition. Since 2019, Wexton has been a dedicated\u200c representative\u2062 for\u200d Virginia&#8217;s 10th Congressional District, but her health has forced her\u2063 to prioritize her well-being and step away from her political career.<\/p>\n<p>Background and Diagnosis:<\/p>\n<p>In April, Wexton bravely shared her diagnosis\u2064 of Parkinson&#8217;s\u200b disease in a heartfelt video. However, \u2064in \u200ba recent<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) won&#8217;t run for reelection in 2024 due to a more serious medical condition than anticipated. Since 2019, she has represented Virginia&#8217;s 10th Congressional District, which includes parts of northern Virginia. 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