Longtime Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) is not seeking reelection in 2024, becoming the latest House Republican to announce retirement after this Congress.
Posey announced his retirement on Facebook on Friday, citing “circumstances beyond my control” as his reason for suspending his reelection campaign to the Cape Canaveral area district.
“It has been the greatest honor of Katie’s and my life to represent you in Congress,” Posey wrote. “And, polls suggest that because of YOUR support, I could remain in the job forever, and we were looking forward to another spirited campaign for a final term in office. However, earlier this week circumstances beyond my control now require me to suspend my re-election campaign.”
He endorsed Mike Haridopolos, his congressional Finance Committee chairman, who he mentored and said remains his “first choice to represent you, me, and our district in congress.”
While Posey’s 8th Congressional District in Florida isn’t considered a pick-up opportunity for Democrats given its conservative history, Posey’s announcement does add to the rapid turnover under Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and his narrow House GOP majority.
“I will continue to devote all possible resources to continue representing you through the end of my current term, helping President Donald Trump return to the oval office, and supporting former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos, in whom I have the greatest trust and confidence, to take up my battles against the swamp and replace me as your Congressman,” Posey said.
“Without going into a lot of personal details, stars aligned during the past week and Mike decided he was ready for Congress,” Posey added. “I enthusiastically endorse him and will do everything I can to help him get elected.”
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