U.S. Rep. Candice Miller will not seek reelection in 2016
U.S. Rep. Candice Miller (R-Harrison Township) announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election in 2016.
"I freely pass the baton to whomever my community chooses to serve as their next voice in the US House of Representatives," Miller said in a statement. "I pledge to support their choice to the very best of my ability, as I pledge to finish my term with a commitment to fulfill my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability, as I swore in my oath of office."
[WATCH: Miller talks to Local 4 ]
Miller was first elected to Congress in 2002. Previously she served as Michigan's Secretary of State from 1995-2002.
In Congress, Miller served on the House Homeland Security and Transportation committees. She also chaired the House Committee on Administration.
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