U.S. Rep. Sander Levin Retiring?

ROYAL OAK, MI — After raising less than $20,000 for the past three months, there is speculation that U.S. Rep. Sander Levin may retire prior to the 2018 elections. Levin, a Royal Oak Democrat, has served as the ninth district’s representative since 1982, according to a Detroit Free Press report.

“He feels very confident he can wage a successful campaign," said his spokeswoman, Emily Del Morone, who suggested Levin's level of fundraising was due to his being more focused on battling Republican initiatives on health care, taxes and immigration.”

“Levin is currently in his 18th two-year term and rumors have been swirling in Michigan that he could be ready to exit after a long career in public service. A former chairman of the powerful tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, Levin stepped aside last year as its ranking Democrat.”

For more, go to the Detroit Free Press.

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