Key takeaways:
- Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey announced he will seek a fourth term in office in 2024.
- Casey is a moderate Democrat and the longest-serving Democratic U.S. senator in Pennsylvania history.
- Casey’s name recognition and incumbency power will be a major asset for Democrats in the upcoming election.
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey announced on Monday that he will seek a fourth term in office in 2024. This news comes as a welcome relief to Democrats, who must defend a number of competitive seats in the upcoming election cycle.
Casey, a moderate Democrat, has been in office since 2007 and is the longest-serving Democratic U.S. senator in Pennsylvania history. He has been a vocal supporter of President Biden’s top priorities and has forged a close relationship with the president.
In a statement released Monday, Casey said, “There’s still more work to do to cut through the gridlock, stand up to powerful special interests, and make the lives of hardworking Pennsylvanians easier.”
Casey’s announcement gives Democrats a boost ahead of the 2024 Senate map, which includes competitive races in red states such as Montana, Ohio, and West Virginia, as well as swing states. Casey’s name recognition and incumbency power will be a major asset for Democrats in the upcoming election.
Casey’s announcement was accompanied by a video of him setting up a map of the 67 Pennsylvania counties, a nod to the online fame he’s enjoyed in recent election cycles. With his reelection announcement, Casey is sure to continue to be a major player in Pennsylvania politics.
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