Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton's Heartbreaking Decision: Won't Seek Reelection Due to Health Concerns

Virginia Representative Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat, announced that she will not seek reelection after receiving a new diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), which she described as "a kind of Parkinson's on steroids." Wexton had previously disclosed her Parkinson's diagnosis in April but sought further testing due to a lack of progress in managing her symptoms. The new diagnosis of PSP, which has similar symptoms to Parkinson's, led her to make the decision not to run for reelection. Wexton, who won her seat in 2018 and was reelected in 2020, cited her health prognosis as the reason for her decision.