The Republican Party is hoping to take advantage of a record number of retirements from Congress as several open up opportunities in competitive districts.

In November, 13 senators and representatives announced they would not be running for reelection — a record. While reasons differed, many decided to hang up their hat in order to retire, as scrutiny over the advanced average age of Congress continues.

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Here are the four House seats Republicans hope to pick up as the exodus from Congress continues.

1. Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-08)

After nearly five decades in public office and a recovery from cancer, Kildee, 65, announced his departure from public office — clarifying that he was "most definitely not retiring." His announcement is a blow to Democrats, who have relied on the Kildee family since 1962 to appeal to blue-collar voters, who have tended to swing right.

The Cook Political Report changed its 2024 prediction for the district with Kildee's departure, changing it from "lean Democrat" to "toss-up." The Michigan Democrat won in 2022 by 10 points — an unlikely feat for the next Democrat who decides to take up the torch.

2. Rep. Jeff Jackson (NC-14)

Jackson decided to run for North Carolina's attorney general seat instead of reelection after redistricting all but ensured he would lose his seat in 2024. The new map could flip four House seats for Republicans, including in Jackson's district.

“A group of politicians in North Carolina just redrew my congressional district to take me out,” Jackson told his constituents last month. “I’m running for attorney general, and I’m going to use that job to go after political corruption.”

3. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10)

Wexton, 55, revealed tragic news in September after she discovered that she had developed a rare debilitating neurological disorder.

“I’ve always believed that honesty is the most important value in public service, so I want to be honest with you now — this new diagnosis is a tough one,” she said in a statement. “There is no ‘getting better’ with PSP. I’ll continue treatment options to manage my symptoms, but they don’t work as well with my condition as they do for Parkinson’s.”

The departure has opened up hopes for Republicans — Virginia's 10th District used to be reliably red, as recently as 2012 when it voted for Mitt Romney for president. Republican hopes are likely to be dashed, however, as Democrats have been successful in the district for the last decade. The Cook Political Report rates the district as "likely Democrat."

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4. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07)

Spanberger announced that she would not be running for reelection and would instead run for governor. Her announcement caused the Cook Political Report to move Virgnia's 7th Congressional District from "likely Democrat" to "lean Democrat."

Spanberger had won three previous difficult races due in no small part to her fundraising abilities. The former CIA officer is known as a leading centrist — an increasingly rare descriptor in an increasingly polarized United States.