Paul Ryan will not seek re-election

By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

April 11, 2018 at 11:56 am EDT

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By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

April 11, 2018 at 11:56 am EDT

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan told colleagues Wednesday morning that he will not run for re-election in November after serving nearly two decades in the House of Representatives.

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Serving as speaker has been one of my life’s great honors. I’m proud of all we’ve done & am ready for new prioritie… https://t.co/9H2E8CLK0Q
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) April 11, 2018