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    Saying Goodbye: Change in the 112th Congress

    By Kenneth Chamberlain | National Journal – Tue, Feb 7, 2012

    Not every representative and senator who is sworn in at the beginning of a Congress is around for the end of their terms. Some step down for other jobs or in the wake of scandal, and a few, sadly, prove all too mortal. Others may stay until the end of their terms, but don't plan on seeking reelection out of a desire to retire from politics or to seek other elective positions.

    Now early in the second session of the 112th Congress, here's the breakdown of representatives and senators who've left—or plan to leave—Congress, and those who are seeking election to other offices.

    Below are those representatives who've announced that they are running for offices other than their current House seats:

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    REPUBLICAN/Florida
    Name: Rep. Connie Mack | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2004

    PHOTO: AP Photo/Cliff Owen

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    REPUBLICAN/Minnesota
    Name: Rep. Michele Bachmann | Office Sought: President | First Elected to House: 2006

    PHOTO: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

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    REPUBLICAN/Texas
    Name: Rep. Ron Paul | Office Sought: President | First Elected to House: 1996

    PHOTO: SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES

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    REPUBLICAN/Indiana
    Name: Rep. Mike Pence | Office Sought: Governor | First Elected to House: 2000

    PHOTO: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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    REPUBLICAN/Missouri
    Name: Rep. Todd Akin | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2000 | Senate Incumbent: Claire McCaskill

    PHOTO: Liz Lynch

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    DEMOCRAT/Washington
    Name: Rep. Jay Inslee (pictured with Sen. Maria Cantwell and then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2008) | Office Sought: Governor | First Elected to House: 1998

    PHOTO: Jeff T. Green/Getty Images

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    REPUBLICAN/Arizona
    Name: Rep. Jeff Flake | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2000 | Senate Incumbent: Open seat (Republican Jon Kyl isn't seeking reelection)

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    REPUBLICAN/North Dakota
    Name: Rep. Rick Berg | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2010 | Senate Incumbent: Open seat

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    REPUBLICAN/Montana
    Name: Rep. Denny Rehberg | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2000 | Senate Incumbent: Democrat Jon Tester

    PHOTO: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

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    DEMOCRAT/Wisconsin
    Name: Rep. Tammy Baldwin | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 1998

    PHOTO: AP Photo/Charles Dharapak

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    DEMOCRAT/Hawaii
    Name: Rep. Mazie Hirono (second from left) | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2006 | Senate Incumbent: Open seat (Democrat Daniel Akaka announced earlier this year that he wouldn't seek reelection)

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    DEMOCRAT/Connecticut
    Name: Rep. Chris Murphy | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2006 | Senate Incumbent: Open seat (Independent Democrat Joe Lieberman announced that he wouldn't seek reelection)

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    DEMOCRAT/New Mexico
    Name: Rep. Martin Heinrich | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2008 | Senate Incumbent: Open seat (Democrat Jeff Bingaman announced that he wouldn't seek reelection)

    PHOTO: Photo by David Lienemann/Getty Images

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    DEMOCRAT/Indiana
    Name: Rep. Joe Donnelly | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 2006 | Senate Incumbent: Republican Richard Lugar

    PHOTO: Courtesey of the office of Joe Donnelly

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    DEMOCRAT/Nevada
    Name: Rep. Shelley Berkley | Office Sought: Senate | First Elected to House: 1998 | Senate Incumbent: Republican Dean Heller (Heller became senator May 9 after being appointed by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to fill the remainder of retired Republican John Ensign's term

    PHOTO: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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    DEMOCRAT/California
    Name: Rep. Bob Filner | Office Sought: Mayor | First Elected to House: 1992

    PHOTO: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images

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    15 comments

    • Doug
      Doug  •  Lawrence, Kansas  •  3 mths ago
      Please, somebody. Take the time to compare these peoples' net worths when they took office and their net worths when they left office - and which ones are now lobbyists (or working in D.C. for some special interest organization with a patriotic name.)
    • tom
      tom  •  Rich Hill, Missouri  •  3 mths ago
      they should recieve no retirement or benefits as they hang their heads in shame
    • Laddy
      Laddy  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  3 mths ago
      thay stole enough now are running because the public is up in arms. bring them all to trail on charges of treason.
    • Ruprecht
      Ruprecht  •  3 mths ago
      They are worthless Good ridence
    • MurphyL
      MurphyL  •  Fairfield, Montana  •  3 mths ago
      Goodbye incumbents!!!
    • Michael
      Michael  •  San Bernardino, California  •  3 mths ago
      Elected people tend to leave early when the jig is up!
    • Bill Carruth - Royal Oak, ...
      Bill Carruth - Royal Oak, ...  •  Southfield, Michigan  •  3 mths ago
      "Good riddance!" Comes immediately to mind. I'm sure many are good, dedicated, hard working citizens and deserve our thanks. But I'm also of the opinion that some should: [1] be in jail; [2] be drummed out like Dreyfus; [3] be euthanized. Re: [3] for those whose bank balances skyrocketed based on insider trading information for which Mr. & Mrs. Joe Average American would have been sent to the equivalent of Devil's Island.
    • openarms
      openarms  •  Cambridge, Massachusetts  •  3 mths ago
      When any Pol. runs for office it would be nice to have them hooked up to a lie detecter when they have a debate or town meeting and if they lied they would receive a shock, it would be fun to watch on who gets shocked less.
    • Michael
      Michael  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 mths ago
      Dont let the door hit you in the a....s
    • A. P. Yorick
      A. P. Yorick  •  3 mths ago
      Maybe with luck after the 2012 elections the number of names in the "retired" column will be significantly higher.
    • dinkus mcginkus
      dinkus mcginkus  •  Alpharetta, Georgia  •  3 mths ago
      hmm nobody likes them. but yet, they vote for them every chance they get.
    • Robert Retka
      Robert Retka  •  3 mths ago
      Maybe the Martians will land and take care of congress.
    • DavidD
      DavidD  •  Bristol, Connecticut  •  3 mths ago
      Democraps are really screwed. Republicans are positioned to take both houses and the Presidency. Can't wait.
      • guy g
        guy g 3 mths ago
        What planet do you live on? I can't think of a single Pub who has won any office, since Jan 2011. "Positioned" is right- to lose.
      • MurphyL
        MurphyL 3 mths ago
        You don't even live in this universe!! I am going to get wealthy betting dems in Vegas!!!
      • anthony
        anthony 3 mths ago
        all of you are stupid for arguing over "parties" how about for whats just best for the country for a change ? instead of automatically trying to do just the opposite of the other party just because they are the other party !
    • Joe
      Joe  •  Fayetteville, North Carolina  •  3 mths ago
      The sheer number of Democratic officeholders that are "retiring" tells me that it's not about other opportunities at all--it's rats deserting a sinking ship.
    • KenB
      KenB  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      Both dems and repubs go for the highest bidder. Dr Paul goes for America.
      • MurphyL
        MurphyL 3 mths ago
        Good bye paul!! He never had a chance and is wasting his money!!!
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