Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won't run again for US House

Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk says he won't seek reelection this year. He has served in Congress since 2015. Loudermilk has helped lead GOP efforts to discredit previous Democratic-led investigations into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The 62-year-old is among at least 50 House incumbents stepping down or running for other offices. In Georgia, four Republican-held congressional seats will change hands this year. Loudermilk said in his announcement Wednesday that he wants to spend more time with his family. His district includes all or part of five counties northwest of Atlanta. Before serving in Congress, Loudermilk served in the Air Force and in Georgia's state legislature.