NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice on Tuesday announced that she will not seek reelection.
The Democrat, who represents New York's 4th congressional district — which includes central and southern Nassau County, took office in January 2015.
"I entered public service 30 years ago and never left," Rice said in a statement. "It has been the honor of my life to serve as a prosecutor, district attorney, and U.S. Representative in my beloved home state of New York. I have always believed that holding political office is neither destiny nor a right. As elected officials, we must give all we have and then know when it is time to allow others to serve."
"Thought I will not be running for reelection to Congress this year, I will remain focused on protecting our democracy and serving my constituents throughout the rest of my term," she added. "As I turn to the next chapter of my own personal and professional story, I do so with profound thanks to the community leaders, colleagues and staff who have lived our shared commitment to service with courage and humility."
Rice previously served as the Nassau County district attorney, a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia and as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn.
Rice did not disclose what her plans are for the future.
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