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Conyers Resignation: What the Race to Replace Him Could Look Like
Longest-serving member’s exit set to spark crowded Democratic primary

The departure of Michigan Rep. John Conyers Jr., who was first elected in 1964, will invite lots of interest from Democrats looking to run for office. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Updated 4:39 p.m. | Michigan Rep. John Conyers Jr. endorsed his son, John Conyers III, to replace him Tuesday after announcing he’s leaving Congress.

The longest-serving current member on Capitol Hill faced allegations of sexual harassment from several women. He’d admitted to reaching a monetary settlement with a former staffer who accused him of unwanted sexual advances.

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