Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced Wednesday that he will not seek a seventh term in Congress, ending a lengthy political career ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Newhouse is one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump following the January 6 Capitol protests in 2021, a decision that has defined much of his recent political trajectory.
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In a statement, Newhouse said serving Washington’s Fourth Congressional District had been “the honor of my life.” He added that his decision came with “no reservations or remorse, only gratitude,” thanking constituents and colleagues from both parties for more than two decades of public service at the state and federal levels.
Newhouse speaks with attendees at an event hosted by the Western Caucus at TYR Tactical in Peoria, Arizona.
Photo: Gage Skidmore
Newhouse expressed confidence in the district’s future leadership, noting that several qualified candidates have already shown interest in the seat. He said he looks forward to a new chapter while continuing to serve his community in other ways, emphasizing that Central Washington will remain in capable hands.
The outgoing congressman represents a largely rural and agricultural district in central and eastern Washington, an area rated R+10 on the Cook Partisan Voting Index. The district includes multiple counties such as Yakima, Benton, Grant, and Okanogan, and has long been considered safely Republican territory.
Newhouse’s retirement follows a broader trend among Republicans who supported Trump’s impeachment. Of the 10 GOP lawmakers who voted in favor, eight have either lost primary elections or chosen to retire. Newhouse survived multiple primary challenges from Trump-backed opponents, including former NASCAR driver Jerrod Sessler, who has already announced plans to run again for the seat in 2026.[/read]