MN-3: Rep. Dean Phillips Won’t Seek Re-Election: Three-term Minnesota US Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Plymouth), who is challenging President Biden for the national Democratic nomination, announced yesterday that he would not seek re-election to the House next year. Mr. Phillips, saying again running for Congress would be “both unproductive and uncomfortable,” while indicating that it is “time to pass the torch” in terms of representing Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District.
Rep. Phillips was already facing a Democratic primary challenge due to his move against President Biden. Democratic National Committee member Ron Harris announced for the House seat immediately upon the Congressman declaring his presidential candidacy. Several weeks later, state Sen. Kelly Morrison (D-Deephaven) followed suit. We can expect a crowded and contested Democratic nominating convention along with a likely August 13th primary campaign. The FiveThirtyEight data organization rates MN-3 as D+14. The Daily Kos Elections site ranks the district as the 63rd most vulnerable seat in the Democratic Conference. Republicans will likely make an effort here, but the eventual Democratic nominee will begin as a clear favorite to win the general election. TX-26: Former Majority Leader’s Son to Try Again: When Texas US Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Pilot Point/Denton) first won his House seat in 2002, he defeated Scott Armey in a Republican runoff. Mr. Armey, then the Denton County Judge (Executive), is the son of former House Majority Leader Dick Armey who he was attempting to succeed. With Mr. Burgess last week announcing his retirement after serving what will be 22 years in the House, Mr. Armey again declared his candidacy for the seat during the Thanksgiving break. The 26th District is solidly Republican (538: R+26; Daily Kos Elections Rank: 96th safest Republican seat) so Rep. Burgess’ successor will almost assuredly be decided in a Republican nomination process that will likely include a May 28th runoff after the March 5th primary. At this point, six Republicans have declared for the seat but so far the field of candidates features no sitting elected official. Comments are closed.
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