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September 30, 2022 2:15pm EST
Friday will be the congressman’s last day in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ted Deutch (FL-22). The Florida Democrat announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election and would leave before the end of his term. He is taking on his new role as CEO of the American Jewish Council.
Barring any unexpected changes, Democrats will lead Republicans 220-212 in the Nov. 8 election. On that day, a special election will be held to fill the vacancy in Indiana’s 2nd district. Seats opened when Jackie Walorski (R) was killed in a car accident in early August. Republicans are expected to take the seat, leaving the lame-duck party at 220-213.
The other two vacant seats in Florida will not be filled until the start of the new Congress in January. In addition to Deutch’s district, Charlie Christ resigned from the 13th district in late August to focus on the election against the Republican governor. Ron DeSantis.
