Rep. Wexton Won't Seek Reelection After Parkinson's Diagnosis Progresses to Rare Disorder

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-VA, says she won't seek reelection after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a condition she likened to "Parkinson’s on steroids."

Wexton was originally diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in April but said treatment was not as effective as hoped.

PSP is a rare neurological disorder that affects body movements and worsens over time, with symptoms similar to Parkinson's.

The 55-year-old will serve out her current term, which ends in January 2025, but spend time with family instead of running again.

Wexton flipped a Republican-held seat in Virginia in 2018 amid a wave of Democrats winning elections as voters turned away from Trump.