Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), the 78-year-old dean of New York’s congressional delegation, announced he will retire in 2026 rather than seek reelection. Nadler, who has served since 1992, told the New York Times that calls for generational change within the Democratic Party influenced his decision.
“The furor leading up to former President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party,” Nadler said, adding that younger leadership “can maybe help us more.”
Nadler has long been a central figure in the House, serving as Judiciary Committee chair during the Trump impeachments and later as its ranking member. He was ousted from that role last year and faced a primary challenge from 26-year-old Liam Elkind. His departure is expected to set off a crowded Democratic primary in his Manhattan-based, solidly blue district.
Nadler is the longest-serving Jewish member of Congress and co-chair of the Congressional Jewish Caucus. He joins other veteran Democrats stepping down, including Reps. Jan Schakowsky (Ill.), Dwight Evans (Pa.), and Danny Davis (Ill.).
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