Just months after Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia vowed to continue her work in Congress after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the congresswoman revealed she would not seek reelection after doctors modified her diagnosis to progressive supranuclear palsy.
Wexton, 55, is serving her third term in Congress. She said she will serve the remainder of her term.
After her initial diagnosis in April, Wexton said the illness had primarily affected her speech and how her mouth moves. She said she spoke more quickly, and the disease has affected how she walks and keeps her balance. "I've always believed that honesty is the most important value in public service, so I want to be honest with you now – this new diagnosis is a tough one. There is no 'getting better' with PSP. I'll continue treatment options to manage my symptoms, but they don't work as well with my condition as they do for Parkinson's.
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