WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on today’s announcement by U.S. Rep. Robert Hurt (R-5^th) that he will not seek reelection next year:

“I have respected and enjoyed working alongside Robert Hurt for 13 years.

“When Robert was a state delegate and I served as Virginia governor, we worked together to improve schools and strengthen the economy across southside.

“Today, as colleagues in Virginia’s congressional delegation, Rep. Hurt has been a strong partner and a reliable advocate for the people of the Fifth District and across Virginia.

“I thank him for his public service and offer my best wishes.”

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