Democratic delegates. Jim Langevin, Jerry McNerney will not run for re-election

Two other members of Congress announced their retirement on Tuesday: Representative Jim Langevin (DR.I.) and Representative Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.).

Langevin, 57 years old, will retire after more than two decades in office. Langevin wrote in Providence Magazine that he did not “come to this decision lightly” but wanted to spend more time with his family. “While I don’t know what’s next for me yet,” he added, “whatever I do will always serve Rhode Island.” Langevin was the first quadriplegic to be elected to Congress.

McNerney, 70, represents the Stockton area, and is a former energy consultant and CEO of a wind energy startup. In a statement, McNerney speak he is “grateful for the love and support of my family, who have been by my side throughout this journey. I would not have been able to do this without them. I will continue to work for him. my district residents for the remainder of his term and look forward to new opportunities to continue serving.”

McNerney represents California’s 9th Congressional District, and Politico report Josh Harder (D-Calif.), who currently serves the 10th Congressional District but will run for the 13th District, will try for McNerney’s seat instead.

There are 28 Democrats leaving the House after this year, while 13 Republicans in the House have said they will not run for re-election or intend to run for another office. Politico report.