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Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., says he is stepping back from his leadership rolls in Congress and will not run for re-election after announcing that his cancer has returned on Monday.
Connolly will step down from his role as ranking member on the House Oversight Committee in the coming days, he says. The lawmaker announced his initial diagnosis with esophageal cancer roughly six months ago."After grueling treatments, we've learned that my cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned," Connolly said in a statement to constituents. "I'll do everything possible to continue to represent you and thank you for your grace."
"After grueling treatments, we've learned that my cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned," Connolly said in a statement to constituents. "I'll do everything possible to continue to represent you and thank you for your grace."
"The sun is setting on my time in public service, and this will be my last term in Congress. I will be stepping back as Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee soon. With no rancor and a full heart, I move into this final chapter full of pride in what we've accomplished together over 30 years," he added.
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