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Coverage dated November 20, 2025

New York Democrat Nydia Velázquez says she will retire

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Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the House, said she won’t seek another term next year.

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  1. KOB 4

    New York Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez says she won't run for reelection in 2026 (opens KOB 4)

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    New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez — a trailblazer known by the nickname “La Luchadora,” or the fighter — announced that she will retire next year after more than three decades in Congress. Velázquez, 72, is the second long-serving New York Democrat to say she’ll step aside after Rep.

  2. Roll Call

    New York Democrat Nydia Velázquez says she will retire (opens Roll Call)

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    Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the House, said she won’t seek another term next year.

  3. NBC New York

    NYC Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez says she won't run for reelection in 2026 (opens NBC New York)

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    New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez — a trailblazer known by the nickname “La Luchadora,” or the fighter — announced that she will retire next year after...

  4. ABC 7 New York

    Democratic New York Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez will not seek reelection next year (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez of New York, will not seek reelection next year, becoming the latest long-time House member to step down.

  5. Just the News

    New York Democratic Rep Nydia Velázquez announces retirement after 34 years in office (opens Just the News)

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    "After much reflection, I have decided that this will be my last term in Congress," Rep. Nydia Velázquez said

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