By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/jason-chaffetz-says-may-leave-congress-early Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Jason Chaffetz says he may leave Congress early Politics Apr 20, 2017 12:40 PM EDT Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he may not finish his final term in Congress. Chaffetz told KSL Newsradio by text Thursday that he’s weighing his options and “might depart early.” He says the state of Utah needs to figure out how that would work. Chaffetz announced Wednesday that he would not run for re-election next year for a sixth term in Congress. He was elected last year to a two-year term that started only four months ago. Chaffetz wasn’t immediately available for comment. Chaffetz has faced mounting criticism in recent months for declining to investigate President Donald Trump and likely would have faced a bruising primary and general election battle in 2018. He didn’t rule out a run for Utah governor in 2020. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he may not finish his final term in Congress. Chaffetz told KSL Newsradio by text Thursday that he’s weighing his options and “might depart early.” He says the state of Utah needs to figure out how that would work. Chaffetz announced Wednesday that he would not run for re-election next year for a sixth term in Congress. He was elected last year to a two-year term that started only four months ago. Chaffetz wasn’t immediately available for comment. Chaffetz has faced mounting criticism in recent months for declining to investigate President Donald Trump and likely would have faced a bruising primary and general election battle in 2018. He didn’t rule out a run for Utah governor in 2020. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now