TX-08: Texas GOP Rep. Morgan Luttrell not seeking reelection
Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) on Thursday announced he won’t seek reelection after two terms in the House, “choosing a different path” closer to home in Texas.
“When I first ran for Congress, my mission was clear: strengthen our border, stand up for our veterans, and be a strong voice for Texas. I’m proud of the real progress we’ve made,” Luttrell said in a statement shared to the social platform X.
“But over the July 4th weekend, standing in floodwaters alongside my neighbors, I had a moment of clarity. It reminded me that while the work in Washington is important, my family, my community, and my state need me here – closer to home.”
Luttrell, a former Navy SEAL who won his seat in Texas’s deep-red 8th Congressional District in 2022, said he’s not stepping away from service, but “choosing a different path – one that allows me to stay rooted in Texas and focus on the people and places that matter most.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5498784-morgan-luttrell-reelection-texas/
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