Rep. Mark Amodei is 30th House Republican to not seek reelection
Mark Amodei, Nevada’s only Republican in Congress, retires after 15 years, opening a reliably Republican seat with over 55% vote share in 2024, officials said.
- On Friday, Rep. Mark Amodei announced on social media that he will retire after 15 years and finish his current term, with his replacement chosen in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Writing on X, the 67-year-old lawmaker said he believes `after 15 years of service, I believe it is the right time for Nevada and myself to pass the torch` and added `Serving the people of Nevada has been the honor of my lifetime`.
- The 2nd District includes Reno, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, and rural mining communities, with Amodei winning 55% in 2024 against Grek Kidd, independent.
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Rep. Amodei Latest House Republican Not Seeking Reelection
WASHINGTON—Another Republican in the House of Representatives has announced he will not be running again. Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, wrote on social media on Feb. 6 that he will leave office after his term expires. “I look forward to finishing my term,” wrote Amodei, who has served in Congress since 2011. “After 15 years of service, I believe it is the right time for Nevada and myself to p…
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