BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Attic Graves, a Republican representing Louisiana, stated on Friday that he will not run for reelection after a brand-new congressional map dismantled his district, changing it into the state’s 2nd majority-Black district.
Up previously, the congressman, among former-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s close allies, had actually stayed determined that he would run once again. However in a composed declaration on Friday, he discussed his modification of mind.
“After much input from constituents, assessment with advocates, agreement from household, and assistance from the Almighty, it is clear that running for Congress this year does not make good sense,” stated Graves, of Baton Rouge.
The legislator went on to state that a run in any “momentary district” would trigger “long-term damage to Louisiana’s excellent representation in Congress.”
“This has actually been a remarkable experience leading to countless brand-new relationships and unequaled development for the location we represent,” he continued. “In this dissentious and politically-polarized environment, to get over 80 percent of the vote in the last election validates that we were getting it mainly right. Thank you for the chance to serve.”
Tomb’ exit clears the method for an open race in the brand-new sixth District, where Democratic state Sen. Cleo Fields, of Baton Rouge, has actually currently stated his candidateship, and essentially ensures existing 5th District Republican politician Congresswoman Julia Letlow, of Start, a simple course to reelection.