Rep. Gerry Connolly to Step Down as Top Democrat on House Oversight Panel, Retire from Congress After Cancer Diagnosis

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Gerry Connolly to step down as top Democrat of House oversight panel

Some Democrats were critical of Connolly’s election as the party’s leading figure on the committee, which came at a time when other senior committee members were effectively pressured to step aside in favor of younger representatives amid calls for a generational shift.

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Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Announces Retirement, Resigns Oversight Committee Post Amid Cancer Recurrence

Democratic Representative Gerry Connolly of Virginia announced Monday that he will not seek reelection and will step down from his position as the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, citing a recurrence of esophageal cancer.

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Top Democrat On House Oversight Committee Announces Retirement

Democratic Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announced Monday that he will not seek reelection and will resign as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee.

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Virginia Democratic congressman to retire after cancer returns

Virginia Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly announced his initial diagnosis with esophageal cancer about six months ago. He said he will step down from his role as ranking member on the House Oversight Committee in the coming days. Connolly, 75, is serving his ninth term in the U.S. House of Representatives for Virginia's 11th Congressional District.

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Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Longtime Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly announced on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The eight-term congressman, who secured reelection on Tuesday, issued a statement revealing he had esophagus cancer. Connolly defeated Republican Mike Van Meter in a landslide Tuesday, winning 66.8% of the vote while Van Meter received the remaining 33.2%.

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Rep. Gerry Connolly says he won't seek reelection, will step back "soon" as Oversight ranking member

The long-serving Virginia Democrat said his cancer had returned. Connolly, 75, said he will "do everything possible to continue to represent" his constituents. In November, Connolly announced he had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. The Virginia Democrat first came to Congress in 2009.

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Rep. Gerry Connolly Not Running for Reelection Due to Cancer Returning

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 due to his cancer returning. In November, Connolly told his constituents about his diagnosis of cancer of the esophagus. “The sun is setting on my time in public service, and this will be my last term in Congress,” continued Connolly.

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Rep. Gerry Connolly will step down as top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, not seek reelection after cancer returns

By Manu Raju and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Gerry Connolly, a veteran Virginia Democrat and ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, announced on Monday he will not seek reelection and will soon step down from his leadership position on the powerful panel. Connolly said his esophageal cancer – a diagnosis he shared

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Video Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned

Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon’ step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned. Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer have returned. The pope's conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7.

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JUST IN: Democrat Rep Gerry Connolly Abruptly Announces Retirement, Will Step Down From Oversight Committee Due to Cancer Diagnosis

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly, 75, announced he is retiring from Congress. Connolly will step down as the ranking member of the Oversight Committee. In November Connolly announced he was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. The Hill noted that the Oversight ranking member seat must be filled within 30 days.

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'This will be my last term'

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection. Connolly said he will soon step back from his leadership role on the House Oversight Committee. The Northern Virginia congressman has represented Virginia’s 11th District since 2009.

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Prominent House Democrat To Retire, Reveals Cancer Diagnosis * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) announced he will not seek reelection. He is the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. Connolly announced he had been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus in November. He defeated Rep. Alexandra Ocasio Cortez for the committee chair in December.

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Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announces he will retire after his cancer returns

Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, announced Monday he plans to retire at the end of his current term as he battles a cancer diagnosis.

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Dem Rep. Gerry Connolly announces retirement due to cancer

Dem Rep. Gerry Connolly announced Monday that he is stepping down from the powerful House Oversight Committee due to a recurrence of his esophageal cancer. Connolly (D-Va.) edged out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY) for the coveted role in December.

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Democrat Gerry Connolly to Retire from Congress for Health Reasons

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) announced last November that he had been diagnosed with esophagus cancer. Connolly had prevailed over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to be the leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. Many other elder Democrats had stepped aside for newer generations of Democrat lawmakers.

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