Texas Rep. Kay Granger won’t seek reelection in 2024 after nearly 30 years in Congress
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) 鈥� U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, the Republican chairwoman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, said Wednesday she will not seek reelection in 2024 after nearly three decades in Congress.
Granger, 80, is the nation鈥檚 longest-serving GOP congresswoman and was first elected in 1996. Her district, which includes Fort Worth, is heavily Republican and is likely to remain out of reach for Democrats next yea r.
鈥淚t鈥檚 time for the next generation to step up and take the mantle and be a strong and fierce representative for the people,鈥� Granger said in a statement.
Her decision ends a barrier-breaking career that included serving as Fort Worth鈥檚 first female mayor and Texas鈥� first GOP congresswoman. Her district includes a Lockheed Martin plant that builds the F-35 fighter jet, and over the years, she has been a key force in securing more military funding.
Granger was among the Republicans who opposed Rep. Jim Jordan鈥檚 bid to become House speaker. She said she will work with new Speaker Mike Johnson 鈥渢o advance our conservative agenda鈥� for the remainder of her term.
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