Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.) on Tuesday announced that she would not seek reelection to the House this year after four terms representing Michigan’s 14th District, joining a growing list of Democrats to retire before the 2022 midterms.
“Today, after reflecting on my journey—and oh, my goodness, what a journey—and having conversations with my family, I am announcing that I will not be seeking reelection to Congress,” Lawrence announced in a video posted on Twitter. “I’m incredibly grateful for the people of Michigan’s 14th Congressional District who have placed their trust and vote in me—in me, just a little black girl from the east side of Detroit, you made me your congresswoman.”
