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Lawmakers are expecting a number of congressional retirements from both younger and more experienced members of Congress in the near future. Several members of the House and Senate have already announced plans to retire in 2018, several of whom are in their 40s and 50s. As the current Congress nears the end of its term and the 2018 midterms approaches, more members of Congress may choose to retire due to pressure from constituents or simply the need for time away from public office.
The increasing frequency of retirements is being driven largely by the influence of larger forces, namely changes in the political climate and an increasing discontent among voters. This shift in public opinion is pushing many members of Congress who are in their third and fourth terms to consider retirement rather than seek re-election. Furthermore, many younger members of Congress are seeking retirement due to the intense workload and pressure of the job combined with the limited job security that comes with it.
Whatever the reason, these retirements are creating an opening for new, younger members of Congress who can potentially inject new ideas and approaches into the legislative process. The upcoming elections will determine how successful these new politicians will be, and will provide a glimpse into what the future of Congress may look like.