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November 10, 2023

Joe Manchin Says He Will Not Seek Reelection to Senate
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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said Thursday he will not seek
reelection in 2024. The conservative Democrat has earned millions of
dollars from his family-owned coal business and is Congress's largest
recipient of fossil fuel industry contributions. Even as he announced
his decision Thursday, Manchin appeared to leave open the possibility of
a run for the White House.

Sen. Joe Manchin: "I believe, in my heart of hearts, that I've
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 reelection 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."

Manchin has received the support of the billionaire-backed organization
No Labels, which is exploring whether to run a third-party candidate for
president.


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