‘Circumstances beyond my control’: U.S. Rep. Bill Posey to retire after 16 years

Christopher Heath

April 26, 2024 at 2:32 PM·1 min read

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U.S. Rep. Bill Posey announced Friday that he is retiring after 16 years in Congress.

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The 76-year-old has held the seat for Florida’s 8th congressional district since 2008.

That district stretches from Vero Beach to Titusville.

Posey told Channel 9 that he is leaving Congress because of “circumstances beyond my control.”

Read: Congressman calls for investigation into dangerous chemicals being carried on passenger rails

He has endorsed former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos -- a fellow Republican who qualified to run for the seat hours before qualifying closed at noon Friday.

“Without going into a lot of personal details, stars aligned during the past week, and Mike decided he was ready for Congress,” Posey said. “I enthusiastically endorse him and will do everything I can to help him get elected.”

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