Rep Chris Stewart Resigns From Congress

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

This will peel the Republican majority in the House down to razor thin. The seat will certainly stay in Republican hands, but it will be months before a special election can be had and a replacement is seated.

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) was once thought to be the man that would oppose Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) from the right. On Tuesday, however, he announced he was resigning from office.

Republicans currently have 222 members in power in the House, and this resignation will reduce that to 221. It means Speaker Kevin McCarthy will need to be even more cautious as he looks for the numbers to pass bills.

According to The Salt Lake City Tribune, Stewart is leaving office due to a serious medical issue that his wife is facing. He hasn't elaborated on the details.

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[Faun]

This will peel the Republican majority in the House down to razor thin. The seat will certainly stay in Republican hands, but it will be months before a special election can be had and a replacement is seated.

Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) was once thought to be the man that would oppose Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) from the right. On Tuesday, however, he announced he was resigning from office.

Republicans currently have 222 members in power in the House, and this resignation will reduce that to 221. It means Speaker Kevin McCarthy will need to be even more cautious as he looks for the numbers to pass bills.

According to The Salt Lake City Tribune, Stewart is leaving office due to a serious medical issue that his wife is facing. He hasn't elaborated on the details.

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I wish him and his wife, well.

 

[Synthaholic]

Is this a governor appointment or special election situation?

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Is this a governor appointment or special election situation?

For the House, it would be a special election