Here are the members of Congress giving up their seats and starting a fight for 2024

More than three dozen members of Congress have already said they plan to vacate their seats, paving the way for a major turnover in the 2024 elections.

Few of the announced departures are expected to change the balance of power in the closely divided House, where the vast majority of seats are secured for one of the two political parties, or in the Senate. But a handful are already putting crucial seats up for grabs.

Many of those leaving express frustration at the polarization and paralysis that has gripped the institution especially this year, as Republicans in the House of Representatives, dominated by their far-right flank, have struggled to perform the basic task of governing and argued over who should take charge. them.

Here you will find an overview of the retirements announced so far. A bold name indicates a departure that could change the balance of power in Congress, or lead to one competitive or potentially competitive race.