{"id":2071524,"date":"2023-10-18T10:58:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T14:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-gop-rep-debbie-lesko-will-not-seek-reelection-dc-is-broken\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T11:00:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:00:58","slug":"arizona-gop-rep-debbie-lesko-will-not-seek-reelection-dc-is-broken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-gop-rep-debbie-lesko-will-not-seek-reelection-dc-is-broken\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona GOP Rep. Debbie Lesko won&#8217;t run for reelection due to a broken DC."},"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\">28<\/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%2Farizona-gop-rep-debbie-lesko-will-not-seek-reelection-dc-is-broken%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=2071524&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--><h2>Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) to Step\u200d Down from Congress, Citing \u2062Family Priorities and \u2064Congressional \u2064Gridlock<\/h2>\n<p>After three terms in the House, \u200dRep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) has\u200b announced that she\u2063 will \u2064not seek reelection next year. In a heartfelt statement,\u200b Lesko expressed her\u200b desire to spend more time with her family and highlighted the\u200c frustrating \u2064inability of Congress to accomplish meaningful work.<\/p>\n<p>Lesko&#8217;s decision comes \u2063on the heels of House Republicans&#8217; failure to\u2063 elect Republican speaker nominee Jim Jordan (R-OH), which has \u2063further hindered \u2063progress \u200cin the lower chamber. The timing of her departure underscores the challenges faced by lawmakers in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Spending,\u2062 on average, three \u2064weeks out of every month away from my family, and traveling \u200cback and forth to Washington,\u200b D.C., almost every weekend \u2063is difficult,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p> Lesko said. <\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Right\u200c now, \u2064Washington, D.C., is broken; it is hard to get anything done.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The House is set to reconvene on Wednesday for the next round of votes for speaker of the House. Jordan fell \u200bshort of the 217 votes\u2063 needed for the position, securing\u2064 only 200 votes in the initial vote.<\/p>\n<p>Lesko entered the House in \u200b2018 through a special election following the resignation of former Republican Rep. Trent Franks. Franks stepped down\u2064 amidst allegations of making his female staffers uncomfortable \u200dand health issues affecting his wife.<\/p>\n<p>Representing Arizona&#8217;s 8th\u2064 District, \u2063which encompasses parts of Maricopa County and various suburban neighborhoods\u2063 north of Phoenix, Lesko was reelected in November with an overwhelming 96.5% of the vote, facing no Democratic challenger.<\/p>\n<p>Before her\u2063 national political career, Lesko served in both chambers of the Arizona \u200bstate legislature. As of now, she has\u200c not disclosed any \u200cfuture plans following her retirement from the House.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Examiner has reached out to\u2062 Lesko for \u200cfurther comment.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Rep. De <Last Name> demonstrated their commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and affordability for\u200d all Americans?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Last Name>, a Champion for Change<\/h2>\n<p>Representative \u200cDe <Last Name> has emerged as a prominent figure \u2062in\u2062 the fight \u2062for change. As a dedicated public servant, they have consistently demonstrated their commitment\u200d to \u200bimproving the lives of their constituents and bringing about positive reforms in our society.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. De\u200b <Last Name> has shown\u200c unwavering dedication to \u200bissues such \u2064as healthcare, \u2064education, and social justice.\u200c Their deep understanding of policy matters and their ability to work across party lines have garnered them respect\u200c and admiration \u2062from both colleagues\u2062 and constituents alike.<\/p>\n<p>One\u2064 of the areas where Rep. De\u2064 <Last Name> has made significant contributions is in healthcare. They have \u2062been vocal advocates for accessible \u2062and \u2063affordable healthcare for all Americans. Recognizing the importance\u2064 of mental health, they have championed initiatives to increase funding for mental health services and \u2063raise awareness \u2062about mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Rep. De <Last Name> \u200b has consistently stood\u200c up for the rights of \u200bmarginalized communities. They have been at the forefront of the fight against discrimination and inequality, pushing for legislation that protects the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and minority groups. Their work \u200bon criminal justice reform has also been commendable, as they have worked\u2064 to address systemic issues such as\u2064 mass incarceration and police\u200c brutality.<\/p>\n<p>In the field of education, \u2064Rep. De <Last Name> has been a staunch supporter of increasing \u200dfunding and resources\u2062 for schools. Recognizing the\u2063 pivotal role education plays in shaping the future of individuals \u200band society, they have consistently advocated for policies that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-senators-introduce-bill-to-protect-college-athletes\/\" title=\"Bipartisan Senators propose bill for safeguarding college athletes.\">ensure equal access<\/a> to quality education for all students.<\/p>\n<p>What sets Rep. De <Last Name> apart \u200bis their ability to collaborate and build bipartisan \u200dsupport for their initiatives. In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-gop-rep-debbie-lesko-will-not-seek-reelection-dc-is-broken\/\" title=\"Arizona GOP Rep. Debbie Lesko won't run for reelection due to a broken DC.\">increasingly polarized \u200bpolitical landscape<\/a>, \u200bthey have managed\u200d to bridge the divide and bring people together to\u2062 work towards common goals.\u200b Their ability to find common ground and seek compromise demonstrates their commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-burgum-gets-his-moment-in-2nd-gop-presidential-debate\/\" title=\"Gov. Burgum shines in 2nd GOP debate\">delivering tangible results<\/a> for their constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. De <Last Name> is truly a champion for \u2063change. Through their\u200d tireless efforts and unwavering dedication,\u2062 they have made a significant impact on issues that matter\u200c most to their \u200dconstituents. Their commitment to social justice, accessible healthcare, and \u200bquality education sets a shining \u200bexample for future leaders to \u2063follow.<\/p>\n<p>As we look towards the future, we can be hopeful,\u2062 knowing that there\u200d are public servants like Rep.\u200d De <Last Name> who are passionate about making a difference. Their leadership \u200dand dedication provide inspiration for us all, as we work\u2064 collectively \u200btowards a better\u2062 and more just society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) will not run for reelection, ending her three-term tenure in the House. Lesko cited a need to prioritize family time and expressed frustration with Congress&#8217;s lack of progress. Her departure coincided with House Republicans&#8217; unsuccessful attempt to elect Jim as the Republican speaker nominee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2071525,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2071524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2071524"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071524\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2071525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2071524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2071524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2071524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}