Now, 15 years after her defeat, she’s reentering the political fray, hoping to serve as a check on President Donald Trump. Bean is one of a few former members who left the House more than a decade ago and are seeking comebacks in next year’s elections. In the current Congress, Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields returned this year representing a newly redrawn Democratic-leaning seat, 28 years after his first House stint ended. Lessons learnedFormer members who tried to return to Congress last year after extended time away included Indiana Republican Marlin Stutzman and Kansas Democrat Nancy Boyda. Being on my farm is a damn good second prize.”This report was corrected to reflect Rep. Ed Case’s return to Congress in 2019.