Virginia congresswoman struck with uncommon brain disorder won't seek reelection

LEESBURG, Va. (CN) - Virginia Representative Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat who represents the Commonwealth's Tenth District, announced her retirement...

September 18, 2023
12:14 PM

LEESBURG, Va. (CN) - Virginia Representative Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat who represents the Commonwealth's Tenth District, announced her retirement Monday after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy. "I've always believed that honesty is the most important value in public service, so I want to be honest with you now - this new diagnosis is a tough one," Wexton said in a press release. <p