Three Republican women pushed to release the Epstein files. None will be in Congress next year.

November 13, 2026

Three Republican congresswomen who defied their party leadership by supporting the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files will all be leaving Congress, with none serving in the next session. Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene, Nancy Mace, and Lauren Boebert faced various consequences for their stance, including political fallout and primary challenges, though Boebert lost her general election amid a Democratic wave rather than direct retaliation. Their departures contribute to a broader decline in Republican women's representation in Congress, with no female Republicans replacing the dozen who have left through resignation, higher office runs, or election losses.

Who is affected

Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado (lost reelection)
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia (resigned)
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina (left to run for governor, lost primary)
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky (lost primary to Trump-backed challenger)
Rep. Jeff Crank of Colorado (lost reelection)
Rep. Jeff Hurd (sole remaining Republican from Colorado)
Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina (trailing in close race)
Democratic winners: Eileen Laubacher, Nancy Lacore, Jessica Killin
Jeffrey Epstein survivors including Sharlene Rochard, Marina Lacerda, Jena-Lisa Jones, and Sky and Amanda Roberts
Republican women's representation in Congress (declining overall)

What action is being taken

Epstein survivors are traveling the country telling their stories and campaigning for Democratic candidates
Survivors are continuing to fight for transparency and the release of additional files
Democrats are spending millions of dollars on ads attacking opponents who initially opposed releasing the Epstein files
Democrats are running campaigns against "the Epstein class" as part of their broader anti-corruption message

Why it matters

The Epstein files issue became a pivotal factor in the 2026 midterms, demonstrating how transparency and accountability concerns can override traditional partisan loyalties and influence electoral outcomes. The successful Democratic strategy of centering survivors' stories and attacking opponents over initial opposition to file releases helped neutralize Republican attacks on transgender sports issues while contributing to Democrats gaining control of both congressional chambers. The departure of all three Republican women who broke ranks on this issue, combined with the broader decline in Republican women's representation, signals potential long-term consequences for intra-party dissent and changing demographics in Congress.

What's next

Rep. Massie plans to start collecting signatures for the Epstein Files Transparency Act II when the House returns to Washington after the midterms
The proposed legislation would allow survivors to request their own case records and give state attorneys general more power to prosecute Epstein-related crimes
Survivors pledge to hold Democrats accountable to their campaign promises on transparency and continued support for their cause

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