Republican U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell will not seek third term in Congress [View all]

Source: KPRC-TV Houston, TX

Published: September 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM


U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell is stepping away from Congress after just two terms.

The Magnolia Republican, who has served in Congress since 2023, announced Thursday he will not be seeking reelection to represent the 8th Congressional District. The seat, which covers a solidly red expanse north and west of Houston, is set to stay in GOP hands under the state’s new redistricting map.

In a statement, Luttrell said he decided over the summer to forgo a third term after witnessing the deadly Central Texas flooding, which he said made him realize he wanted to stay closer to home.

“I’m not walking away from service, and I’m certainly not walking away from the fight,” Luttrell said. “I’m choosing a different path – one that allows me to stay rooted in Texas and focus on the people and places that matter most.”

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