Long-serving Rep. Jerry Nadler, 78, will not seek re-election in 2026, advocating for generational change.

New York's Rep. Jerry Nadler, a 78-year-old Democrat who has served in Congress since 1992, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, citing the need for generational change within the Democratic Party. Nadler, who chaired the House Judiciary Committee, played key roles in the impeachments of President Trump and was a prominent liberal voice on civil rights and national security. His decision could open up a competitive primary in his Manhattan district.