Florida Republican Rep. Daniel Webster announced that he will not run for reelection this year.
“After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives,” he said, according to a press release.
“It has been an honor and privilege to represent my beloved state in the U.S. House of Representatives. I’ve never taken for granted my responsibility to Florida’s hardworking taxpayers and families to advance common-sense reforms and principled policy. The time has come to pass the torch to the next conservative leader and spend more precious time with my wife, children and 24 grandchildren,” he noted.
Webster has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011.
“Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought for legislative reforms that would restore a member-driven process and fiscal responsibility. To set an example, I have reduced my congressional salary and office budget every year, returning over $6 million in savings to the Treasury as a small but meaningful step toward restoring fiscal responsibility,” the lawmaker said. “This has been the most member-driven Congress of my time, and we have made great progress in cutting spending year over year.”
His retirement announcement came the day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a proposed new congressional map for the state which could result in an additional four seats for Republicans. (RELATED: DeSantis Unveils New Congressional Map That Could Net Republicans 4 New Seats)
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, responded to the congressman’s retirement announcement on X by calling Webster “a hard worker and an American patriot” who “dedicated decades of his life to serving the great people of Florida,” adding, “He’s a great friend who served our nation with pride. I’m grateful for all that we have accomplished together for our state and nation.”
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