Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced that he will resign from the powerful House Oversight and Accountability Committee and will not seek reelection in 2026 following the recurrence of a long-standing battle with cancer.
Connolly, who has represented Northern Virginia‘s 11th District since 2009, said in a statement that while he had hoped to continue serving after “grueling treatments,” his cancer has returned.
“The sun is setting on my time in public service,” the veteran Democrat continued, adding, “This will be my last term in Congress. I will be stepping back as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee soon. With no rancor and a full heart, I move into this final chapter full of pride in what we’ve accomplished together over 30 years. My loving family and staff sustain me. My extended family — you all have been a joy to serve.”
