Rep. Kathleen Rice Becomes 30th House Democrat to Announce 2022 Retirement

Then-Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice listens to a reporter's questions in her Mineola, N.Y., office on Sept. 14, 2006. Ed Betz, File/AP Photo

Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.) said on Feb. 15 that she'll retire in 2022, making her the 30th Democrat to not seek reelection in the 2022 midterm elections, which are widely expected to fall heavily in favor of Republicans.

“As I turn to the next chapter of my own personal and professional story, I do so with profound thanks to the community leaders, colleagues and staff who have lived our shared commitment to service with courage and humility,” Rice said in a statement announcing her impending retirement.