Kevin McCarthy Is Leaving Congress Early, , Won’t Run for Reelection in 2024.
The former House speaker made the
announcement in a 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
I have decided to depart the House
at the end of this year to serve
America in new ways. I know my
work is only getting started, Kevin McCarthy, via 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
I will continue to recruit our country’s
best and brightest to run for elected
office. The Republican Party is
expanding every day, and I am
committed to lending my experience to
support the next generation of leaders, Kevin McCarthy, via 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
McCarthy was ousted as
House speaker in October.
His temporary successor, former speaker pro tempore
Patrick McHenry, a McCarthy ally, announced that he
will not seek reelection next year either.
House Republicans, particularly those who voted
to oust McCarthy, had mixed reactions about his
retirement announcement, 'USA Today' reports.
I thank him for his service
and wish him well, Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., one of the eight GOP members
who voted to oust McCarthy, via 'USA Today'.
Matt Gaetz, on the other hand, took
to X to simply write, "McLeavin.'".
Rep. Carlos Gimenez took to X to call McCarthy a "leader of conviction" with whom
he has been "proud to stand alongside.".
Rep. Kevin Kiley called the former speaker
"irreplaceable in terms of the value that he brought
to our delegation and the entire conference.".
Once McCarthy leaves Congress, a special election to fill his spot must be declared by Gov. Gavin Newsom within 14 days.
Once McCarthy leaves Congress, a special election to fill his spot must be declared by Gov. Gavin Newsom within 14 days.
Once that declaration is made, the election must take place "within 126 to 140 days," according to 'USA Today.'