Yet another Republican lawmaker has announced that he will be retiring from politics after this year and not seeking reelection.
Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) has announced that 2024 will be his last year as a lawmaker and has endorsed his understudy Mike Haridopolos as his replacement.
Posey’s unexpected retirement from Congress has raised even more concerns regarding the ever-shrinking GOP majority in the House of Representatives.
Even if President Trump wins in November, which is looking increasingly likely, he will likely inherit a Democrat-controlled legislature.
On Friday, Posey announced his retirement via this press release:
Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL08) announced his retirement in November
Mike Gallagher’s resignation also took effect
12 Ds retiring (+2 deaths, 12 running for higher/other office, 2 resign)
15 Rs retiring (+5 running for higher/other office, 5 resign, 1 primary loss, 1 expulsion) pic.twitter.com/xRCRQNpF5V
— Jon🐦🌝 (@JonMIPol) April 26, 2024
According to Just The News:
Posey, who has served in the House since 2008, made the announcement after the filing deadline for the race closed.
The Floridian is now one of nearly two dozen incumbents that have opted out of running for reelection.
Emerald Robinson pointed out: “What are the odds that the GOP’s slim