ANALYSIS — While senators are leaving Washington at a higher-than-normal pace, House retirements are lagging behind the historical average.
But it’s still early, and second-quarter campaign finance reports, due July 15, could provide a window into departures to come.
Thus far, 16 House members have announced they aren’t seeking reelection, but calling it an exodus or referring to all these exits as retirements wouldn’t be accurate. Thirteen of them are running for another office, including seven members who are attempting to move just a few steps across the Capitol to the Senate. The other six are running for governor, including Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra, who’s formed an exploratory committee but hasn’t formally announced a gubernatorial bid.
