Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.) on Tuesday announced that she would not seek reelection to the House this year after four terms representing Michigan’s 14th District, joining a growing list of Democrats to retire before the 2022 midterms. “Today, after reflecting on my journey—and oh, my goodness, what a journey—and having conversations with my family, I am announcing that I will not be seeking reelection to Congress,” Lawrence announced in a video posted on Twitter. “I’m incredibly grateful for the people of Michigan’s 14th Congressional District who have placed their trust and vote in me—in me, just a little black girl from the east side of Detroit, you made me your congresswoman.” Lawrence, 67, is the 25th House Democrat to announce they’re retiring before the midterm elections this year. “This year marks my 30th year in elected public service, and I’ve had the good fortune of serving Michiganders on the local …