Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) announced on Wednesday that she is returning to Michigan after the death of her 12-day-old great-granddaughter. Dingell shared the news on Facebook and X, stating that she would leave Washington to be with her family. She wrote, "Today I am returning home to be with my family during an incredibly painful and deeply personal time. Our family’s 12-day-old daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter has returned home to God this afternoon. We have been in God’s hands throughout all of this." Dingell, who had planned to attend votes, emphasized the importance of being with her family during this time. She has no biological children but became a stepmother to her late husband John Dingell's four children. Colleagues expressed their condolences on social media, including New York Congressman Mike Lawler and the Michigan Democratic Party.
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Rep. Debbie Dingell Announces Departure from Congress Following Family Tragedy
Rep. Debbie Dingell announced her return to Michigan following the death of her great-granddaughter. She shared her decision on social media, highlighting the need to support her family during this difficult time. Colleagues from both parties have offered their condolences.
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Rep. Debbie Dingell Announces Departure from Congress Following Family Tragedy