She’s Leaving Congress! – Democrat Favorite Makes Massive Even Trump Stunned Announcement

Brownley’s decision adds to a growing wave of retirement announcements from members of the House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. More than three dozen House members have already declared they will not run again.

“Serving our community and our country has been the honor of my lifetime,” Brownley said in a statement. “Every step of this journey has been shaped by the people I represent, by their resilience, their determination, and their belief that government can and should work for the common good.”