Georgia Rep Barry Loudermilk to Retire After 2026

Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., announced he will not seek re-election for a seventh term, joining a wave of Republican retirements ahead of the next election cycle. In his statement, Loudermilk expressed gratitude for serving Northwest Georgia and emphasized his desire to focus on family and community after six terms in Congress. His departure marks him as at least the 29th Republican and one of 21 Democrats not seeking re-election, amid increasing pressures from redistricting and a national political climate.

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