Rep. Danny Davis to Retire After Nearly 3 Decades in Congress

Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) announced on July 31 that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a congressional career that has spanned nearly 30 years, and decades more in Chicago public life.

Davis, 83, made the announcement surrounded by family, faith leaders, and supporters in the West Side neighborhood of East Garfield Park. “We’re not going to go away,” Davis said. “But the time has come.”