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flag Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., will not run for re-election in 2026 due to health issues from his Navy SEAL service.

flag Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, citing ongoing health issues from injuries sustained during his 22-year Navy SEAL career, including multiple surgeries and recovery needs that make full-time congressional service impractical. flag The 64-year-old, who has served in the U.S. House since 2014 and previously held a cabinet office as Interior Secretary under President Trump, said his condition, while not life-threatening, requires significant medical attention. flag His departure opens a competitive seat in Montana’s 1st District, which has shown signs of shifting toward Democrats despite its Republican leanings. flag The race is expected to draw multiple candidates, including conservative talk radio host Aaron Flint, who has received endorsements from Zinke and Sen. Tim Sheehy. flag The vacancy adds to a broader wave of House retirements ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Republicans holding a narrow 218-214 majority and three seats vacant.

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