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Rep. Burgess Owens Announces Decision to Retire from Congress After Current Term Ends

Republican Rep Burgess Owens announces his retirement from Congress at the end of his term, effectively ending his run for re-election in 2026.

Republican Rep. Burgess Owens, a former NFL player and U.S. congressman from Utah, has announced that he will retire from Congress at the end of his term in 2026, choosing not to seek reelection. This marks the end of Owens' nearly six-year tenure in the House of Representatives. The exact date for his departure is yet to be determined. Owens' decision brings an end to his time as a member of Congress.

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