Key takeaways:
- Senator Joe Manchin announced he will not be running for re-election in the United States Senate.
- Manchin believes he has accomplished what he set out to do for West Virginia and cited growing political divisions as a factor in his decision.
- Manchin is the latest in a string of high-profile Democrats who have announced they will not seek re-election in the upcoming cycle.
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced on Thursday that he will not be running for re-election in the United States Senate. In a written and video statement, Manchin said he has made one of the toughest decisions of his life and will instead be traveling the country to see if there is an interest in creating a movement to mobilize the middle and bring Americans together.
Manchin, 76, said in his video announcement that after months of deliberation and conversations with his family, he believes he has accomplished what he set out to do for West Virginia. He also indicated that growing political divisions played a role in his decision.
Manchin has served in the Senate since 2010 and is a centrist Democrat. His decision not to run for re-election will have a significant impact on the battle for Senate control in 2024.
Manchin is the latest in a string of high-profile Democrats who have announced they will not seek re-election in the upcoming cycle. This includes Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and Ron Wyden of Oregon.
Manchin has not yet revealed what his plans are after his term ends in January 2023. He has, however, indicated that he will continue to work to bring Americans together and find common ground.
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