Florida GOP Rep. Bill Posey announced Friday that he won’t seek re-election.

In a statement, Posey, who was first elected to Congress in 2008, said, “It has been the greatest honor of Katie’s and my life to represent you in Congress. And, polls suggest that because of you support, I could remain in the job forever, and we were looking forward to another spirited campaign for a final term in office.”

He added, “However, earlier this week circumstances beyond my control now require me to…