Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.) is the latest House lawmaker to announce he won’t seek re-election next year, bringing the total number of Democratic retirements to 13, compared to nine Republicans.

Why it matters: The increasing number of Democratic retirements — put against the backdrop of President Biden’s sagging approval ratings and uncertainty about redistricting — is adding to concerns the party may not be able to keep its slim majority in the House…

Seven Democratic House members will retire in 2022 [see chart].

Six are seeking other offices…