Rep. Mac Thornberry Becomes Sixth Texas Republican Lawmaker to Announce Retirement

Rep. Mac Thornberry Becomes Sixth Texas Republican Lawmaker to Announce Retirement
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 19, 2016. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) said on Sept. 30 that he plans to retire after his term ends, becoming the sixth Republican lawmaker from Texas to announce their retirement.

Thornberry, who serves as the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that he won’t be seeking re-election for his 13th District of Texas seat in 2020—a district which he has represented for 25 years.