Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) plans to file for reelection on Tuesday in hopes of successful a twenty third time period in Congress, ending hypothesis about his retirement plans.
The highly effective Maryland Democrat and former House Majority Leader has represented a powerful Democratic district since 1981 and has served in quite a lot of management roles for twenty years. He stepped down from his function as Majority Leader alongside then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) after the get together misplaced its majority within the final election. The pair mentioned on the time the hour had come “for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus.”
But Hoyer mentioned he nonetheless believes he has work to do in Washington.
“When I stepped down from my position as Majority Leader, I decided to remain in Congress because I had work I wanted to continue and complete,” Hoyer wrote in a assertion Monday. “Unfortunately … this Congress has been one of the most partisan and polarized in which I have served. As a result, it has been the least productive as well, with Republicans’ intra-party divisions blocking important progress for the American people.”
“I believe in the next Congress we will have a Democratic Majority that will be able to deliver for families in Maryland and across the country,” he added.
The Washington Post was the first to report the news.
Hoyer is still vastly popular in Maryland — he won reelection in 2022 by 32 points. He is set to appear at a reception on Tuesday alongside Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D).
“I believe I have more work to complete on behalf of my district, my state and my country,” Hoyer mentioned Monday. “I am blessed to have the good health, strength and enduring passion necessary to continue serving my constituents at this decisive moment for Maryland and America.”
