Florida Republic. Vern Buchanan, 74岁,20年后将不再竞选连任, Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan, 74, won’t run for re-election after 20 years, citing legacy and new chapters.

Vern Buchanan Rep. Vern Buchanan,佛罗里达共和党人,众议院方法和手段委员会长期成员,于2026年1月27日宣布,20年后,他将不寻求在国会连任。 Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican and longtime member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced on January 27, 2026, that he will not seek re-election after 20 years in Congress. 在74岁时,他提到希望通过火炬并开始一个新章节,强调了51项立法成就,包括《减税和就业法》、美国医疗保险协会和《医疗保险法》扩展方面的工作。 At 74, he cited a desire to pass the torch and begin a new chapter, highlighting 51 legislative achievements, including work on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, USMCA, and Medicare expansion. 他强调他注重选民、环境保护和动物福利,并计划通过他的基金会继续提供公共服务。 He emphasized his focus on constituents, environmental protection, and animal welfare, and plans to continue public service through his foundation. 他的退休加剧了GOP在2026年期中前退出的趋势。 His retirement adds to a growing trend of GOP exits ahead of the 2026 midterms.