Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
Politics
IBT Newsroom

Republicans' Chances of Keeping Jodey Arrington's House Seat After Texas Congressman Reveals Exit From Race

Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington (R) announced his exit from the 2026 race on Tuesday (Credit: Jodey Arrington)

The Texas Democrat seeking to unseat four-term congressman Jodey Arrington just received a major boost, however his odds of winning the long-standing red seat from Republicans are still hauntingly low.

Arrington, who chairs the House Budget Committee and represents Texas 19th district, announced on November 11 that he will not run for another term, according to KABC. While he formally remains listed as a candidate in some filing databases, multiple outlets — including Newsmax — report his intent to step down after nearly a decade in office.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.