Illinois Republican John Shimkus announced Friday he won't seek reelection to the House next year.
The 12-term congressman, who is a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, told KMOX-AM in St. Louis that he would retire at the end of his term.
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Illinois' 15th Congressional District is heavily Republican: President Donald Trump won 70 percent in the district in 2016. But Shimkus' decision to retire is another sign that Republicans see a difficult climb back to the majority in next year's elections.
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