GOP Rep. Bill Posey won't seek re-election

Florida GOP Rep. Bill Posey announced Friday that he won't seek re-election.

Florida GOP Rep. Bill Posey announced Friday that he won't seek re-election.

In a statement, Posey, who was first elected to Congress in 2008, said, "It has been the greatest honor of Katie’s and my life to represent you in Congress. And, polls suggest that because of your support, I could remain in the job forever, and we were looking forward to another spirited campaign for a final term in office."

He added, "However, earlier this week circumstances beyond my control now require me to suspend my re-election campaign." The statement did not further elaborate on what those circumstances are.

The announcement came shortly after the filing deadline for candidates seeking to replace Posey in the district, which is east of Orlando.

The Republican primary will now feature former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos, who jumped into the race on Friday, Joe Babits of Vero Beach and John Hearton of Satellite Beach.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-rep-bill-posey-wont-seek-re-election-rcna149654

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