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Congressmen are bailing at a surprising rate. So far, 10 more Republicans than Democrats.
House GOP exits mount
Compared to 2018:
House GOP exits mount
More than two dozen GOP lawmakers have already announced their decision to leave their seats at the end of the term, and the number is expected to grow in the coming weeks as lawmakers visit their families for the holidays, complicating Republican efforts to fend off a blue wave and keep their slim majority.
23 House Republicans so far are retiring or seeking another office, while four Republicans have chosen to resign. In comparison, 17 Democrats are retiring or seeking another office.
Compared to 2018:
Overall, 34 House Republicans chose not to seek reelection and 14 had resigned during their term in the 2018 cycle.