Michigan Democrat Congresswoman Rep. Brenda Lawrence on Tuesday announced that she is retiring from Congress at the end of her term, ahead of the 2022 mid-term elections.
This makes Rep. Lawrence the 25th House Democrat who has announced retirement before the mid-terms.
“This year marks my 30th year in elected public service, and I’ve had the good fortune of serving Michiganders on the local and national level. After reflecting on my journey & having conversations with my family, I’m announcing that I will not be seeking re-election to Congress.”
Lawrence said in a Twitter video announcement.
Lawrence is currently serving on the House Appropriations and Oversight and Government Reform committees.
She told The Detroit News that she is planning to be involved with women’s issues after 2023.
“I would love to be a an advocate and a consultant and an adviser in a university setting when it comes to women’s policy and women’s rights and leadership,” she said.
Democrats are currently holding a very slim majority, both in the House of Representatives as well as in the Senate. This series of Democrat officials retiring is a huge hope for a massive red wave in 2022.
What do you make of Rep. Brenda Lawrence’s announcement and the other Democrat members of Congress announcing plans of not seeking re-election ahead of the 2022 mid-terms? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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