Longtime Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva Says He's Not Running For Congress Again

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Huff Post

Oct 1, 2024, 04:29 PM EDT


Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said Monday that he won’t be running for reelection after November, meaning he’ll be hanging it up after serving nearly two decades in Congress.

“I think 22 years is pretty good,” Grijalva, 76, said in an interview with KOLD News 13 in Tucson. “It’s a retirement age.”

He added, “It’s time for someone younger.”

The Arizona Democrat, a strong progressive voice in the House, has been undergoing chemotherapy for months after being diagnosed with lung cancer in February. On Monday, he said he’s nearly back to good health, putting himself at about 90% restored while still doing physical therapy.

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[AZ8theist]

1. DAMMIT!! He was (is) a GREAT CONGRESSMAN!!

But after 22 years fighting for us he deserves a well-earned retirement.

Congratulations, Raul.

And THANK YOU!!!!

[SunSeeker]

2. He's giving his Dem replacement plenty of notice to start running now for 2026.

He's been a congressman for 22 years (24 years -- assuming he wins in Novemberas expected and serves the full term), he's 76 and just finished lung cancer treatment. He's earned his retirement. And he's right, it is time to pass the torch.