Representative Ryan Zinke, a Montana Republican, announced on Monday he’s not seeking reelection after his term is over.
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Why It Matters
Zinke, a fifth-generation Montanan and former Navy SEAL was first elected to Congress in 2014 and later served as the 52nd secretary of the Interior under President Donald Trump, according to his House bio.
Republicans currently hold a razor thin House majority under Mike Johnson ahead of midterm elections in November.
What To Know
In a post to X, Zinke wrote in part, “It has been my highest honor to serve America and the Great State of Montana.”
The Montana lawmaker later added: “Service is a duty that I will always hold sacred, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. As for my service and duty going forward, I have made the decision to leave office at the end of my fourth term and not seek re-election.”
He cited a belief in term limits and a series of upcoming surgeries related to injuries sustained during his special operations career that would require further procedures and “considerable” recovery time with his family, in the post on X.
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