(CNN) Republican Rep. Ryan Costello plans to drop his bid for reelection in the 2018 House election for Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District and will retire at the end of his term, a Republican familiar with Costello's plans told CNN Saturday. "It's going to happen," a Republican familiar with Costello's plans told CNN without sharing details about the timing. A spokesman for Costello did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment. WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA) (2nd L) speaks as (L-R) Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) listen during a news conference at the Capitol March 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court denied a request from Pennsylvania Republicans to block new congressional maps.

Source: CNN March 24, 2018 23:02 UTC