GOP Rep. Martha Roby to retire
{mosads}Roby was first elected in 2010 to serve Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, traditionally a Republican stronghold.
The Alabama Republican was one of the first to retract her endorsement of now-President Trump during the 2016 election after his controversial remarks on a leaked Access Hollywood tape became public.
Despite her rebuke of Trump during his presidential bid, he ultimately endorsed Roby in her primary runoff against candidate Bobby Bright in 2018.
She is the third GOP lawmaker to announce their retirement this week, joining Reps. Paul Mitchell (Mich.) and Pete Olson (Texas).
Roby is one of 13 Republican women in the House, meaning the announcement comes as a blow to the GOP and the party’s efforts to elect more women.
Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), the National Republican Congressional Committee recruitment chair, announced her retirement earlier this year.
— Updated at 3:37 p.m.