Global Politics Report Editorial
A tumultuous congressional primary season closes with record departures and defeats
Already, close to 100 lawmakers who started this Congress will not be around for the next one, according to an NPR analysis, driven by record-setting retirements and primary defeats.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Election
Published: Sep. 16, 2026 at 01:05 PM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics