Nevada GOP Rep. Mark Amodei to Retire After Current Term
Nevada Republican Rep. Mark Amodei announced he will retire after his current term, saying it’s “the right time” to step down. Separately, Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell was released from the hospital after a health scare and will work from home as lawmakers prepare for a key Department of Homeland Security funding vote.
📌 Key Facts
- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., announced he will retire when his term ends in January 2027.
- He represents Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, a Reno‑anchored seat rated 'Solid Republican' that Trump won by 14 points in 2024.
- Amodei currently chairs the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which writes DHS’s funding bill amid looming deadlines.
- He has served in Congress since winning a 2011 special election and has consistently been re‑elected by double‑digit margins.
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