The image's claim is largely false/misleading. These individuals are not confirmed to be "out of Congress in January" (2027, after the 2026 elections). Most are actively running for reelection or have terms extending beyond then. The meme appears to be wishful thinking or partisan exaggeration, mixing House members (up every 2 years) with Senators (staggered 6-year terms) and one Governor.
Verified Status (as of June 2026):
- Adam Schiff (D-CA, Senator): Elected to Senate in 2024; term runs through 2030. Not up in 2026.
- Nancy Pelosi (D-CA, House): Announced retirement; will not seek reelection in 2026. Her current term ends January 2027 → she will be out.
- Maxine Waters (D-CA, House CA-43): Running for reelection in 2026 (won primary advancement). Strong favorite in safe district.
- Josh Shapiro (D-PA): Governor of Pennsylvania, running for reelection in 2026 (not Congress). Not relevant to "out of Congress."
- Bernie Sanders (I-VT, Senator): Term through 2028 (or later); not up in 2026. Actively endorsing candidates but not retiring.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC, D-NY, House): Running for reelection in NY-14 in 2026. Strong favorite.
- Cory Booker (D-NJ, Senator): Running for reelection in 2026 (won Democratic primary unopposed). Strong favorite.
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA, Senator): Term through 2030; not up in 2026.
- Ilhan Omar (D-MN, House): Running for reelection in MN-05 in 2026. Strong favorite.
- Chuck Schumer (D-NY, Senator): Term through 2028; not up in 2026.
Summary:
- Only 1/10 (Pelosi) is confirmed leaving Congress after 2026.
- Most others are incumbents running (or not even on the ballot this cycle) in safe seats.
- The 2026 midterms (November) will determine House seats, but outcomes are not yet known — predictions currently favor Democrats gaining ground, not mass losses for these figures.
This is typical election-season meme hyperbole. Individual races can surprise, but the blanket claim doesn't hold up.

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