181 military veterans won primaries for U.S. House and Senate seats in 2024, a decline from 196 in 2022, indicating a long-term decrease in veteran representation in Congress.

In 2024, 181 military veterans won primaries for U.S. House and Senate seats, a decline from 196 in 2022, reflecting a long-term decrease in veteran representation in Congress since the late 1970s. This year's candidates include 71 incumbents, 16 women, and 55 who began their military careers post-2000. The majority are Republicans (123), with 53 Democrats. The trend suggests that veteran representation could reach its lowest level since World War II.

September 30, 2024
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