Congressman Dan Newhouse, center, with members of the Othello FFA chapter in 2019. Newhouse announced Wednesday that he’s not running for reelection in 2026.
December 17, 2025
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December 18, 2025 3 a.m.
Newhouse to retire from Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth District Representative Dan Newhouse has announced he will not seek reelection to the US Congress in 2026. The announcement was made Wednesday. “This decision comes with no reservations or remorse, only gratitude for the tremendous opportunity to have represented my home state in Congress,” the statement said.