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flag Texas Rep. John Smithee, 40-year veteran of the House, won't run for re-election on Nov. 7, 2025.

flag Texas Republican Representative John Smithee, who has served District 86 since 1985, announced on November 7, 2025, that he will not seek re-election after 40 years in the Texas House. flag A former attorney, Smithee chaired the criminal jurisprudence committee during the 2025 session and helped advance a major bail reform package. flag He gained national attention during the 2023 impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, where he opposed impeachment alongside 22 other Republicans. flag Smithee highlighted achievements including expanding 9-1-1 services, integrating West Texas State University into the Texas A&M system, and securing funding for a new mental health hospital. flag He plans to continue serving the Panhandle through family, faith, and his law practice.

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