Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin from West Virginia announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2020, changing the dynamics of the struggle for Senate control in 2024.
“After months of deliberation and long conversations with my family, I believe in my heart of hearts that I have accomplished what I set out to do for West Virginia. I have made one of the toughest decisions of my life and decided that I will not be running for re-election to the United States Senate, but what I will be doing is traveling the country and speaking out to see if there is an interest in creating a movement to mobilize the middle and bring Americans together,” Manchin said in a written and video statement.
“To the West Virginians who have put their trust in me and fought side by side to make our state better — it has been an honor of my life to serve you. Thank you,” he said.
In the red state of West Virginia, where Manchin has defied political gravity for years to keep the seat in his party’s hands, Manchin’s decision all but guarantees Republicans a pickup.
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