Ed Perlmutter says he won't seek reelection in 2022

[RandySF]

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, an Arvada Democrat, announced Monday that he won’t seek reelection in 2022, a decision that is sure to upend Colorado’s political landscape heading into the midterm elections in November.

“After much thought and consideration, I have decided not to run for reelection,” Perlmutter said in a written statement. “I’ve never shied away from a challenge but it’s time for me to move on and explore other opportunities. There comes a time when you pass the torch to the next generation of leaders.”

Perlmutter, 68, was first elected to Congress in 2006. He represents the 7th Congressional District anchored in Jefferson County.

The district was redrawn this year as part of Colorado’s once-in-a-decade redistricting process, becoming more competitive and shifting west to include mountain counties like Lake, Chaffee, Park and Fremont.





https://coloradosun.com/2022/01/10/ed-perlmutter-wont-seek-reeelection/

[Jose Garcia]

1. It's not as much fun to serve in the minority

[gldstwmn]

2. He was very, very good at his job. Those are going

to be some big shoes to fill.

[DavidDvorkin]

3. Damn.