Jennifer Wexton Health: What Condition does Jennifer Wexton Have?

Democrat House Representative Jennifer Wexton announced in September 2023 that she was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy.

Ms Wexton said she was “heartbroken” to give up public service. “This new diagnosis is a tough one,” Ms Wexton said in a statement. “There is no ‘getting better’ with PSP.”

According to the US National Institutes of Health, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is caused by the degradation of cells in parts of the brain that control movement, thinking, and other critical activities.

There is no cure for the rare disease, and it is frequently mistaken as Parkinson’s disease in its early stages due to similar symptoms. However, it is known to advance faster than Parkinson’s.

Given the diagnosis, Ms Wexton stated that she will serve out her term but will step down from public duty in 2024 to spend “valued time” with her family.

“I’m heartbroken to have to give up something I have loved after so many years of serving my community,” Ms Wexton said.

“But taking into consideration the prognosis for my health over the coming years, I have made the decision not to seek re-election once my term is complete.”