New York Democratic Congressman to Retire

Rep. Bill Owens will not run for re-election

Democratic Rep. Bill Owens of New York will not run for reelection in November, he announced on Tuesday - dealing another blow to the party's prospects of winning control of the House.

In the last two months, three Democrats — Owens, Utah Rep. Jim Matheson, and North Carolina Rep. Mike McIntyre — have announced their retirements from seats that could swing to Republicans. The GOP is trying to protect a 17-seat advantage in the House.