Rep. Danny Davis to Retire After Nearly 3 Decades in Congress

The longtime Chicago Democrat will not seek reelection in 2026, opening a key House seat he has filled for 29 years in Illinois.
Rep. Danny Davis to Retire After Nearly 3 Decades in Congress
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) in Chicago on March 27, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images
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Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) announced on July 31 that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a congressional career that has spanned nearly 30 years, and decades more in Chicago public life.

Davis, 83, made the announcement surrounded by family, faith leaders, and supporters in the West Side neighborhood of East Garfield Park. “We’re not going to go away,” Davis said. “But the time has come.”

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