Perlmutter stressed that he was not retiring because the 7th district, which he represents, was redrawn to be more competitive. “I’ve never shied away from a challenge but it’s time for me to move on and explore other opportunities. There comes a time when you pass the torch to the next generation of leaders. I’m deeply gratified that our bench in the 7th district is deep and fortunately we have a strong group of leaders who are ready and able to take up that torch.”
According to CNN, Perlmutter serves as the chair of the Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee and a member of the moderate “New Democrat Coalition.” He is also a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.
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According to CNN, Perlmutter serves as the chair of the Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee and a member of the moderate “New Democrat Coalition.” He is also a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.
Colorado Rep. Ed Perlmutter Retires, Number Of Dem House Retirements Continues To Climb
Another Democratic member of the House of Representatives has announced his retirement from Congress, the latest in a continuing exodus of Democrats ahead of the 2022 midterms. Eight-term Colorado Representative Ed Perlmutter made the announcement Monday. “After much thought and consideration, I...