Rep. McHenry, former interim House Speaker, to retire from Congress
OAN’s James Meyers
12:53 PM – Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Former interim House Speaker Patrick McHenry announces he will not seek re-election next year.
McHenry (R-N.C.) made the announcement in a post on X (Twitter) on Tuesday, saying, “I believe there is a season for everything and—for me—this season has come to an end. I look forward to what comes next for my family and me.”
The 48-year-old is currently the chair of the House Financial Services Committee. He garnered national attention after Republican Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was ousted from his position and McHenry took his place for three weeks.
McHenry was first elected in 2004 and began his Congressional career as a partisan rabble-rouser. He later became the chief deputy whip under two speakers.
The Republican also voiced concerns regarding Congressional departures being “greatly exaggerated.”
“There has been a great deal of handwringing and ink spilled about the future of this institution because some—like me—have decided to leave,” McHenry said. “Those concerns are exaggerated. I’ve seen a lot of change over twenty years. I truly feel this institution is on the verge of the next great turn. Whether it’s 1974, 1994, or 2010, we’ve seen the House evolve over time. Evolutions are often lumpy and disjointed, but at each stage, new leaders emerge. There are many smart and capable members who remain, and others are on their way. I’m confident the House is in good hands. I look forward to what the next season brings for my family and me.”
McHenry’s seat is considered a safe Republican seat, according to experts. He has represented North Carolina’s 10th Congressional district since 2005.
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Patrick McHenry Announces Retirement from Congress
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, former interim House Speaker Patrick McHenry announced that he will not seek re-election next year. McHenry, a Republican from North Carolina, made the announcement on his Twitter account, stating, “I will be retiring from Congress at the end of my current term. I believe there is a season for everything and—for me—this season has come to an end. I look forward to what comes next for my family and me.”
McHenry, 48, currently serves as the chair of the House Financial Services Committee. He gained national attention when he temporarily took over the role of House Speaker after Kevin McCarthy’s ousting. McHenry has had a long and influential career in Congress since his election in 2004. He started as a partisan rabble-rouser and later became the chief deputy whip under two speakers.
In his announcement, McHenry addressed concerns about the future of Congress and the impact of departures such as his own. He stated, “There has been a great deal of handwringing and ink spilled about the future of this institution because some—like me—have decided to leave. Those concerns are exaggerated. I’ve seen a lot of change over twenty years. I truly feel this institution is on the verge of the next great turn.”
McHenry expressed confidence in the capabilities of the remaining members of Congress and emphasized that new leaders will emerge to guide the House through the next stage of its evolution. He stated, “I’m confident the House is in good hands. I look forward to what the next season brings for my family and me.”
Experts consider McHenry’s seat in the 10th Congressional district of North Carolina to be safe for the Republican Party. However, his decision to retire opens up opportunities for new candidates to vie for the seat in the upcoming election.
Conclusion
Patrick McHenry’s retirement from Congress after his current term marks the end of a significant era in North Carolina politics. As the chair of the House Financial Services Committee and former interim House Speaker, McHenry’s departure will create new opportunities and challenges for the Republican Party. While his decision to retire has sparked discussions about the future of Congress, McHenry remains optimistic and believes the House is ready for its next chapter.
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