Rep. Kathleen Rice, a
Democrat first elected to Congress in 2014, will not run for reelection later
this year, she announced on social media Tuesday.
"I will remain focused on protecting our democracy and
serving my constituents throughout the rest of my term," she said in
part.
Rice was elected after Rep. Carolyn
McCarthy stepped aside following nine terms in office. Rice
served as Nassau County district attorney before being elected to Congress.
She has not announced
any other plans for her future.