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U.S. Congressman Fred Upton speaks about decision to retire in 2023
by Andy Dominianni | News Channel 3
Rep. Fred Upton (R) St. Joseph, MI tells Newschannel 3 anchor Andy Dominianni why he won't seek a 19th term in office{p}{/p}
KALAMAZOO, Mich. —

In a surprise move, long-time U.S. Congressman Fred Upton announced this week that he won't run for a 19th term in office. First elected to the House of Representatives in 1986, the republican from St. Joseph says redistricting was a major factor in his decision. Michigan, like many other rust-belt states, lost a congressional seat as a result of the 2020 Census. Rep. Upton's 6th district has been completely re-drawn.

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"I was born and raised in St. Joe," said Rep. Upton. "Now they've put a lot of St. Joe in with Lake Erie."

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