由于个人原因和政治两极分化, 创纪录的60名美国立法者将在2026年中期选举之前退休。 A record 60 U.S. lawmakers are retiring before the 2026 midterms, driven by personal reasons and political polarization.

根据布鲁金斯学会的数据,美国立法者人数创下记录——51名在众议院,9名在参议院——将在2026年中期前退休,这是本世纪合计总数最高的。 A record number of U.S. lawmakers—51 in the House and nine in the Senate—are retiring ahead of the 2026 midterms, the highest combined total this century, according to Brookings Institution data. 其中包括共和党众议员巴里·劳德米尔克和马克·阿莫代，他们提到了家庭和将领导力传给下一代。 Among them are Republican Reps. Barry Loudermilk and Mark Amodei, who cited family and passing leadership to the next generation. 许多人因为个人原因、年龄、健康或对两极化政治气候的沮丧而下台。 Many are stepping down due to personal reasons, age, health, or frustration with the polarized political climate. Raja Krishnamoorthi等民主党人正在竞选参议院,目的是推动政策,并追究总统的责任。 Democrats like Raja Krishnamoorthi are running for Senate, aiming to advance policy and hold the president accountable. 这一趋势,特别是在众议院共和党人中的趋势,可能反映出对选举前景的关切,因为民主党人试图收回议会席位。 The trend, especially among House Republicans, may reflect concerns over electoral prospects as Democrats seek to reclaim the chamber. 参议院的退休情况较为平衡,但民主党需要四个席位才能获得控制。 Senate retirements are more balanced, but Democrats need four seats to gain control.