These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026
List includes several eyeing returns to Washington after more than a decade away
By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted December 29, 2025 at 2:57pm
For all the lawmakers who’ve announced plans to retire from congressional service after 2026, there’s a long list of former members from both parties who want to be back in Congress.
They range from former lawmakers whose terms ended only a year ago to ex-members who’ve been out of the political spotlight for more than a decade.
Here’s a look at the former members who have launched comeback bids for 2026:
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