Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow Announces She Will Not Look For Re-Election In 2024 

Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), the chairwoman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, revealed that she will not run for re-election in 2024.

Stabenow’s statement suggests that there will be an open seat race in the state’s 2024 Senate election.

“Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to pass the torch in the U.S. Senate. I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of my term on January 3, 2025,” Stabenow announced in a declaration.

Motivated by a brand-new generation of leaders, I have actually chosen to pass the torch in the U.S. Senate. I am revealing today that I will not look for re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of my term on January 3, 2025.

Read my complete declaration: https://t.co/qYJE6lyRJ3 pic.twitter.com/Fq659Aevs0

— Sen. Debbie Stabenow (@SenStabenow) January 5, 2023

“For the next two years, I am intensely focused on continuing this important work to improve the lives of Michiganders. This includes leading the passage of the next five-year Farm Bill which determines our nation’s food and agriculture policies,” she included.

Stabenow won re-election to a 4th term as senator in 2018 by 6.5 points. Republican politicians will look for to turn the seat however might deal with a strong difficulty based upon the 2022 midterm elections.

Michigan Democrats swept the state’s leading workplaces in November, with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer beating Republican opposition Tudor Dixon. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Chief Law Officer Dana Nessel likewise both beat their Republican challengers.

Democrats likewise won bulks in the state Home and Senate, marking the very first time considering that 1983 that both chambers were held by the celebration, according to the Associated Press.

The state’s U.S. Home members are presently divided, with 7 Democrats and 7 Republican politicians. Michigan’s other senator, Gary Peters, is likewise a Democrat and has actually served in his function considering that 2015.

Democrats will protect 23 out of the 33 seats up for election in 2024, consisting of the seats held by Independent Sens. Bernie Sanders (VT), Angus King (ME), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ), while Republicans will just need to protect 10 seats. Sinema, previously a Democrat, altered her celebration association to independent back in December.

Stabenow was amongst Democratic prospects to get political assistance from FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. An assistant to the senator stated in December that Stabenow prepared to contribute the $20,800 gotten from Bankman-Fried to a regional charity following that statement of his indictment.

After her retirement, Stabenow stated she prepares to remain associated with her state and concentrate on household.

“When my term ends, I intend to begin a new chapter in my life that includes continuing to serve our State outside of elected office while spending precious time with my amazing 96-year-old mom and my wonderful family,” she concluded.