House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) has announced he will not see re-election in 2016. Kline was first elected in 2002. Last election he won his district by 17 points, but the district was carried by Obama in the previous two presidential elections, making it a hotly contested area.
Kline has been chairman of the committee for the last five years and will serve the six year, House Republican Conference imposed maximum in the chair position. During his tenure, Kline has looked to revamp and reauthorize ESEA, HEA and countless other measures. It is unclear who the next committee chairperson will be.