Congressional Turnover: Massive Incumbent Departures Reshape Next Congress

83+ incumbents not returning, highest since 2000. Key retirements: McConnell, Pelosi, Durbin; deaths of Graham, Connolly; resignations amid scandals. This reshapes power dynamics and committee leadership for the next Congress. Recent primary outcomes add to the churn. Pre-midterm calendar pressure: only 18 House voting days and 15 Senate days remain; to-do list includes government funding, farm bill, NDAA, and reconciliation.