Rep. Wexton Announces Retirement Due to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Diagnosis
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Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) announced retirement at end of term due to rare neurological condition progressive supranuclear palsy.
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Previously diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in April, but new diagnosis means faster disease progression.
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Plans to leave Congress after finishing third term in early 2025 to spend time with family and friends.
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Wexton won competitive 2018 House race and went on to comfortably win two more.
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Her retirement could make her Northern Virginia district newly competitive for Republicans.
