Florida Rep. Tom Rooney announced Monday that he will not seek re-election.
In a statement to Politico reporter Jake Sherman, the Republican congressman said it was time to “hang em up.” He did not give a definite reason for his departure, but said he looked forward to serving Florida in “again in the future in a different capacity.”
Mr. Rooney, who represents the 17th Congressional District, has served in Congress for 10 years.
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