Here’s Some Of The Names You Know That Will Not Be Back Next Congress

Dozens of legislators are already confirmed to not return to the next Congress as voters prepare to elect all 435 members of the House and a third of the 100-seat Senate in November.

As of Saturday, 57 members of the House and 11 senators have announced they are not seeking reelection — in addition to four House members and two senators who have lost renomination in their respective primaries. Here is a list of some of the more widely recognized members of Congress who will not be part of the 120th Congress, set to take office in January 2027.

Mitch McConnell — Retiring

Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, who has served in the upper legislative chamber since 1985, announced in February 2025 he would not seek reelection to an eighth term. McConnell’s 41-year tenure includes service as both the Senate’s majority and minority leaders. The longtime lawmaker led the GOP Senate Conference for 18 consecutive years before stepping down in January 2025, when he was succeeded by now-Senate Majority Leader John Thune. . .

Nancy Pelosi — Retiring

McConnell is not the only former Congressional leader not returning to the next Congress after a tenure starting in the 1980s. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 86, announced in November 2025 she would not run for a 21st term representing San Francisco. . .

Jerry Nadler — Retiring

Democratic New York Rep. Jerry Nadler, 78, a prominent Trump foe, announced in September 2025 he would not run for reelection in the 2026 midterms. Nadler, who has represented a New York City-based seat since 1992, chaired the House Judiciary Committee from 2019 to 2023 and served as a House manager during Trump’s first impeachment.

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