Redistricting has already led 7 House incumbents into retirement, with more likely to come

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Rep. Cleo Fields, D-La., on Tuesday became the latest member to retire from the House in a state that engaged in partisan redistricting this cycle.

Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn.; Darrell Issa, R-Calif.; and Cleo Fields, D-La., announced they were retiring following partisan redistricting efforts in their states.Getty Images

July 22, 2026, 12:47 PM EDT

By Alexandra Marquez and Bridget Bowman

House lawmakers are heading for the exits at the fastest rate in decades, including several who decided to retire after their districts became more competitive following partisan redistricting efforts across the country.

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