RepublicansGOP Rep. Steve Stivers Plans to Retire Before Term Is UpSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintRep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio), seen in West Virginia in 2018, is preparing to leave office in May. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter4/19/2021|Updated: 4/19/2021A Republican member of Congress plans to retire in May, opening up a seat in the House of Representatives.Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) announced Monday that he will step down on May 16 and become the president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.