This week's question was, How many members of Congress have announced they’re not running for re-election in 2024?

You answered: 52
The correct answer is 45.

As of Jan. 9, 45 members of Congress have announced they would not seek re-election this year. These members include seven U.S. Senators—five Democrats and two Republicans—and 38 U.S. House members—22 Democrats and 16 Republicans.

Of the U.S. Senate members not running for re-election, six—U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), and Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.)—announced their retirements from public office, while the other—U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.)—is running for governor of Indiana.

Of the 37 U.S. House members not seeking re-election:

• 12—three Republicans and nine Democrats—are running for the U.S. Senate.
• Two—one Democrat and one Republican—are running for state attorney general.
• One Democrat is running for governor.
• One Democrat is running for President of the United States.
• 22—10 Democrats and 12 Republicans—are retiring from public office.

Click here to read more about congressional incumbents who are not running for re-election in 2024

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