Republicans currently have 53 seats in the upper chamber, but are essentially guaranteed to see at least eight of their ranks not return for the next Congress, marking what will be the largest instance of intra-party turnover in the past quarter-century.
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Retirements could lead to a shortage in the field, which does not require a four-year degree.
More than 65 members of Congress say they are leaving at the end of this term, the highest turnover rate in any election cycle this century. At least ten members of the Senate and 56 House members have announced they are not running for office in 2026.
The Trump administration has eliminated health care positions left vacant after a wave of resignations and retirements at the V.A. last year.