Another Republican who voted to impeach President Donald Trump is heading for the exit, reinforcing a political reality many GOP voters have made clear over the past several years.
Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending a lengthy political career that increasingly placed him at odds with Republican voters and President Trump.
In a statement, Newhouse said his decision came with “gratitude” after more than 25 years in public service, including over a decade in the U.S. House of Representatives. He thanked voters in his state and colleagues from both parties, saying he had no regrets about his time in Congress.
Impeachment Vote Continues to Haunt Republicans
Newhouse was one of just ten House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump in 2021. Since that vote, nearly all of those lawmakers have either lost re-election, been defeated in primaries, or chosen to retire.
With Newhouse stepping aside, Rep. David Valadao of California could soon be the only remaining House Republican who supported Trump’s impeachment—if he manages to hold onto his seat.
The other Republicans who voted for impeachment included Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Tom Rice, Fred Upton, Jaime Herrera Beutler, John Katko, Anthony Gonzalez, and Peter Meijer. All have since left Congress, many after strong backlash from Republican voters.
Trump Backed Challenger, Warned Voters
Despite President Trump openly opposing him, Newhouse narrowly won re-election in 2024. In the final days before Election Day, Trump urged voters to replace Newhouse, backing Navy veteran Jerrod Sessler as a conservative alternative.
On Truth Social, Trump criticized Newhouse as a “RINO,” or Republican In Name Only, and praised Sessler as a strong candidate who would represent Washington’s 4th Congressional District with conservative values.
Sessler received support from Trump and conservative groups, including the House Freedom Caucus, but ultimately came up short in the race.
A Clear Message From GOP Voters
At the time of the campaign, Newhouse argued that his impeachment vote would not damage his standing with voters, claiming he had previously worked effectively with President Trump’s administration.
However, his decision to step aside in 2026 adds to a growing pattern: Republicans who opposed Trump from within the party have steadily disappeared from Congress.
For many conservative voters, Newhouse’s departure confirms what election results across the country have already shown—breaking with President Trump has carried lasting political consequences inside today’s Republican Party.
