Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk won’t run for re-election in 2026, citing family and stepping down after 11 years in Congress.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a Georgia Republican who has represented the 11th District since 2015, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, citing family as his top priority. The 62-year-old, a former Air Force officer and state legislator, said public service is a duty, not a career, and plans to contribute to his community in other ways. His departure creates an open seat in a Republican-leaning district, adding to a growing trend of GOP lawmakers retiring ahead of the 2026 midterms.