Dutch Ruppersberger announced Friday that he won’t seek a 12th term in Congress.
The 77-year-old Democrat, who has represented the 2nd District since 2003, said in a video message that he will retire.
The district includes parts of Baltimore County, Carroll County and the city of Baltimore.
The decision was difficult because Congress needs members like him "who care more about constituents and our country and less about cable news hits,” Ruppersberger said in a statement.
Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesBefore his run for Congress, the Baltimore native served two terms as Baltimore County executive and on the county council.
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