Rep. Dwight Evans becomes latest septuagenarian House Democrat not running in 2026

Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.) said Monday he won't seek reelection in 2026 after initially telling Axios he planned to run for reelection to his Philadelphia-based seat.Why it matters: The 71-year-old is the latest in what many younger Democrats hope will be a wave of septuagenarian and octogenarian lawmakers opting not to try to hold onto their seats.The party is engaged in an internal civil war over age, with older lawmakers across the country facing primary challenges from younger insurgents tired of waiting for them to retire.Evans, who suffered a stroke last year that kept him from voting at the Capitol for much of 2024 and has since confined him to a walker, has been among the prime targets of those efforts.What he's saying: "I remain in good health and fully capable of continuing to serve," Evans said in a statement.But, he added, "After some discussions this weekend and thoughtful reflection, I have decided that the time is right to announce that I will not be seeking re-election in 2026."The House Democrat, who has served in Congress since 2016 and was previously a state legislator for 35 years, said he will serve out the remainder of his term through Jan. 3, 2027.

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