Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, a longtime House Democratic leader, to retire

Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.

Jan 8, 2026 0

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, a longtime House Democratic leader, to retire

Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.

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