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In the latest blow to Nancy Pelosi’s already grim 2022 midterm elections, another powerful Democrat announced she will not seek another term. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, the chair of an Appropriations subcommittee overseeing immigration issues, will not seek reelection in 2022

The Hill reports:

Roybal-Allard, 80, has begun calling Democratic allies and friends about her retirement, the sources said.

“She is an icon,” said a fellow Hispanic Caucus member.

She becomes the 23rd House Democrat to signal they are not running for reelection in a difficult election cycle where Republicans are well-positioned to win back the majority.

The longtime Congresswoman was the second Democrat on Monday to announce she would not be seeking re-election. Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy announced she is retiring from Congress.