Lloyd Doggett says he won't seek reelection after GOP map is upheld

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Source: Austin American-Statesman

Dec 5, 2025


The U.S. Supreme Court's decision this week to uphold the Texas' GOP-friendly congressional map has cemented the decision by Democratic U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin to end his half-century career in politics.

But Doggett said he plans to remain active in progressive causes even after his 16th term comes to an end in January 2027.

"I will continue working with the same urgency and determination as if next year were my last, which in public office it will be," Doggett said in a statement on Friday. "After that, I will seek new ways to join my neighbors in making a difference in the only town I have ever called home."

Doggett, 79, announced in September that he would not seek reelection after Austin was left with just one safe Democratic congressional district when the lines were redrawn by the Legislature. By stepping aside, it cleared the path for Austin's other Democratic representative, Greg Casar, to run for the seat without a big-name opponent in the March 3 primary.

Read more: https://www.statesman.com/news/politics/state/article/lloyd-doggett-gop-supreme-court-21225728.php

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He basically announced his intentions over the summer so here we are now.

REFERENCE - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143516835

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1. That's A-OK with me

I’m sure there are plenty of progressive millennials who could mount an aggressive campaign focused on affordability and restoration of democracy.