Powerful House Democrat ‘Sends a Shockwave’ Through Political Scene by Announcing Retirement
A six-term Democratic representative from New Hampshire will not seek re-election this year, according to a local television station.
Rep. Annie Kuster told WMUR-TV in Manchester that she would finish out her term, retiring from the House when the 119th Congress is sworn in next January.
“The congresswoman’s announcement sends a shockwave through New Hampshire politics, creating an open race for the 2nd Congressional District seat she has held since 2013,” the outlet reported.
“NH-02 covers a wide and diverse swath of the state from Nashua to the Canadian border, and it’s possible several Democrats will step forward to run,” it explained.
Kuster, 67, has led the New Democrat Coalition, a group the outlet described as “centrist” and “pro-business” — words that haven’t been used much in recent years in connection with any politician with a “D” after his or her name.
