"CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state.

Manchin, 76, said in a statement that he had made the decision “after months of deliberation and long conversations” with his family.

“I believe in my heart of hearts that I have accomplished what I set out to do for West Virginia,” he said. “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.”"

John Raby and Leah Willingham report for the Associated Press November 9, 2023. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Manchin Says He Will Not Seek Re-election, Dealing Blow to Democrats" (New York Times) [3]

"Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Says He Will Not Seek Reelection" (Washington Post) [4]

"Manchin Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection" (E&E News) [5]

"Joe Manchin Announces End of Senate Career, New 2024 Threat" (New York) [6]

"Why Manchin's Retirement Is Democrats' Worst Nightmare" (Axios) [7]

"Good Riddance to Joe Manchin" (New Republic) [8]

"Joe Manchin Wants One Thing and It’s Disgusting" (New Republic) [9]

"Joe Manchin’s Retirement Adds Fuel to 2024 Rumors" (New York Times) [10]

"Jill Stein Announces Third-Party Bid for President" (New York Times) [11]