House Democrats are applauding Rep. Jerry Nadler’s decision to retire from Congress — but they’re not going as far as saying some of their colleagues should follow his lead.
Nadler, who is 78 and has represented part of Manhattan for more than 30 years in Congress, announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in the 2026 midterms, citing a need to “pass the torch to a new generation.” His retirement comes as Democrats face pressure to embrace younger leaders.
“Every member has to make their own decision,” Rep. Nydia Velázquez told NOTUS. “There are so many factors that people take into account, and so that is an individual decision.”