Rep. Gerry Connolly says he won’t seek reelection amid return of cancer
Lawmakers face rising anger from constituents Washington lawmakers face rising anger from constituents 02:34 Washington — Rep. Gerry Connolly announced on Monday he won’t seek reelection in 2026 and plans to step back “soon” from his post as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. The long-serving Virginia Democrat said his cancer had returned.