Rep. Jennifer Wexton Diagnosed with Rare Neurological Disorder, Will Not Seek Reelection

Representative Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat from Virginia, announced that she will not seek re-election after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder. Wexton had previously disclosed her Parkinson's disease diagnosis in April. Progressive supranuclear palsy is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's and has no effective treatment. Wexton plans to serve out the remainder of her term and focus on spending time with loved ones. Her decision not to run again leaves an opportunity for Republicans to potentially pick up a seat in the 2024 election.