Another one gone!

Zinke retiring!!!!!!

www.montanarightnow.com/...

 Update:   dailymontanan.com/...

The Republican said that he believes in term limits for elected office, but that was only “a consideration” of his retirement, and the decision was based on health concerns.

“I have quietly undergone multiple surgeries since I returned to Congress and unfortunately face several more immediately after leaving office,” Zinke wrote. “The injuries sustained from a career in Special Operations are not immediately life threatening, but the repair cannot be deferred any longer and recovery will require considerable time with my wife Lola and my family. My judgment and experience tell me it is better for Montana and America to have full-time representation in Congress than run the risk of uncertain absence and missed votes.”

Zinke, a Navy Seal and former Interior Secretary during President Donald Trump’s first term, was elected to Congress four times, twice as the at-large representative for Montana, and twice representing the state’s Western district.

The filing deadline for candidates in Montana is March 4, and Zinke had not yet filed paperwork during the first 10 days filing was open. Four Democrats have filed paperwork to run for the western congressional seat.