Hoyer tops today’s chatter as a long-serve House leader eyeing 2026 dynamics; Maryland rep since 1981, House Majority Leader since 2019.
Congressman Bennie Thompson, first elected in 1993, secured his 18th term in Mississippi's 2nd District with 84.8% of the vote, defeating challenger Evan Turnage, who emphasized generational change. Thompson's district remains strongly Democratic, and he maintains key committee roles, including on Homeland Security.
At 85, Jim Clyburn intends to seek another term in Congress, aiming to serve alongside the first Black speaker if Democrats regain control of the House. His decision comes amid a wave of retirements among Democratic leaders and a favorable political climate for the party in upcoming elections.