“I am blessed to have the good health, strength, and enduring passion necessary to continue serving my constituents at this decisive moment for Maryland and America.”

The 84-year-old, who was first elected in a special election in 1981, is the longest-serving current member from Maryland, followed by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), who was first elected in 1986 but is retiring this year. But Hoyer is not the oldest representative running for reelection — that distinction belongs to Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), who will turn 87 this month.

Hoyer won his seat in Maryland’s Fifth District by 32 points in 2022 and reported around $784,000 in cash on hand last quarter.

The Washington Post was the first to report the news.