Pennsylvania Congressman Todd Platts says he will not run for a 7th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The south-central PA Republican cites his strong belief in term limits as his reason for calling it quits at the end of his term this year.

Cong. Todd Platts (R-19)

    Platts says he has sponsored 12-year term limit legislation in each and every one of his 6 terms and now the lawmakeris going to practice what he preaches. Platts says he truly loves his job and calls serving in Congress a “remarkable privilege” that he had dreamed of since the age of 14.  In making his announcement, Platts did not indicate what his next move would be professionally. Prior to being elected to Congress, Platts was a state legislator.

    Platts vowed to continue working hard for his constituents during his final year in office.

    A spokesperson for the state Republican party declined to mention any names of potential candidates for the 19th Congressional District seat.