Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley said Tuesday that she's passing on a run for U.S. Senate and will instead seek another term in the House of Representatives.

The Congresswoman confirmed speculation that she was looking at jumping into the 2026 Senate race , but family considerations factored into her decision.

"Hearing from so many people from throughout our Commonwealth encouraging me to run for the United States Senate was deeply humbling and a testament to the strength of our movement," Pressley said in a statement. "It would be an honor to serve the whole Commonwealth—but with our daughter in her last year at home before college and a district that has been in the crosshairs of this White House, I am certain that the Massachusetts 7th is where I belong in this moment."

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