House Democrats were dealt another hurdle on Tuesday in the fight to keep their majority in the lower chamber. Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI), of the third congressional district, announced that he will not seek reelection in the 2022 midterm election.
SCOOP: Rep. Ron Kind won't seek reelection next November
— Sarah Ferris (@sarahnferris) August 10, 2021
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NEWS: Rep. Ron Kind (D) will announce his retirement Tuesday from #WI03, a swing seat that Trump carried twice
— Ally Mutnick (@allymutnick) August 10, 2021
This is a huge blow to Dems' chances of keeping their House majority
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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) said that Kind chose retirement over defending House Democrats' record, including "rising prices, rising crime, and skyrocketing illegal immigration."
"Ron Kind chose to retire rather than defend Democrats' record of rising prices, rising crime, and skyrocketing illegal immigration," NRCC spokesperson Mike Berg said in a statement. "Kind's retirement is the clearest sign yet that House Democrats' majority is toast."
The Wisconsin Democrat narrowly won reelection in 2020, and former President Donald Trump carried the district by almost 5 points. Kind is one of a growing list of lawmakers who will not seek reelection.
Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) is the seventh House member retiring after the 2022 elections. Also:
— David Mark (@DavidMarkDC) August 10, 2021
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas)
Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.)
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.)
Rep. Tom Reed (R-N.Y.)
Rep. Filemon Vela (D-Texas)
Another House Dem is calling it quits & the @NRCC Exit List strikes again.
— Michael McAdams (@M_McAdams) August 10, 2021
Dems don't want to defend higher prices, rising crime & a border crisis!!! #WI03
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House Democrats hold a historically slim majority and Republicans are overwhelmingly favored to take back the majority in 2022.
