Another one bites the dust…
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) said that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives next year, marking the latest Democrat to announce their retirement from politics.
“I made a commitment years ago to always lead the charge on behalf of those I represent, and I believe I have fulfilled that commitment to the very best of my abilities. I have always stood on the front lines in the fight for principled progressive policies,” Coleman said in a post on X.
“While I am not seeking re-election, there is still more to be done in my last year in public office. I absolutely intend to continue serving my constituents in the 12th District straight through to the last day of my term.”
Coleman, 80, has represented New Jersey since 2015 and before that served the Garden State as a state legislator from 1998 until her arrival in Congress.
Coleman said she believed she needed to step down to make way for new figures in the party.
“I believe now is the time to pass the torch to the next leader who will continue leading this charge,” Coleman said.
Her announcement follows that of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) who, at age 85, similarly announced last week she would not pursue re-election in 2026.
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