GOP begin to scramble as Jason Chaffetz announces he’s not running for re-election – PB/TK
Utah’s Jason Chaffetz won’t seek re-election in 2018 – By Jessica Estepa April 19 2018
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, the chairman of the House oversight committee, won’t seek re-election in 2018.
The Utah Republican announced the news on Facebook Wednesday.
“After long consultation with my family and prayerful consideration, I have decided I will not be a candidate for any office in 2018,” he said.
He added that were “no ulterior motives” behind his decision.
“I am healthy. I am confident I would continue to be re-elected by large margins. I have the full support of Speaker Ryan to continue as Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee,” he said. “That said, I have made a personal decision to return to the private sector.”
Making his announcement now will allow other candidates to lay the groundwork for their own runs, he said.
Continue to usatoday.com article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/04/19/utahs-jason-chaffetz-wont-seek-re-election-2018/100645434/
