A Florida Republican just became the first apparent casualty of a redistricting war his own party helped ignite.
Rep. Daniel Webster announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election, bowing out as Republicans charge into an increasingly messy midterm map fight largely driven by Donald Trump’s push to redraw districts ahead of schedule.
“It has been an honor and privilege to represent my beloved state in the U.S. House of Representatives,” Webster said in a statement, adding that after discussions with his wife, Sandy, he’s ready to step aside. “The time has come to pass the torch to the next conservative leader and spend more precious time with my wife, children and 24 grandchildren.”
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