Amash Won’t Seek Reelection to House as He Explores Presidential Run

Amash Won’t Seek Reelection to House as He Explores Presidential Run
Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan holds a Town Hall Meeting in Grand Rapids, Mich., on May 28, 2019. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Rep. Justin Amash, a libertarian from Michigan, won’t seek reelection to the House of Representatives, he confirmed, saying he’s focusing on exploring a bid for president in 2020.

Amash told Reason magazine that he’s now identifying as a libertarian, making him the first libertarian member of Congress.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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