{"id":2080722,"date":"2023-10-26T20:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T00:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-democrat-john-sarbanes-to-forgo-reelection\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T20:26:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T00:26:32","slug":"maryland-democrat-john-sarbanes-to-forgo-reelection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-democrat-john-sarbanes-to-forgo-reelection\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Democrat John Sarbanes opts out of reelection."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaryland-democrat-john-sarbanes-to-forgo-reelection%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2080722&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection<\/h2>\n<p>After serving in the House\u200c for 18 years, Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) has made the decision \u200bnot to seek reelection for what would have been his 10th term. This announcement comes as a\u2062 surprise\u200b to many, as \u200dSarbanes&#8217;s\u2064 late father, Paul, \u2063held the record\u2063 for the\u2063 longest-serving\u200d senator in Maryland&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation arose when Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), who \u2064replaced Paul Sarbanes in 2006, also \u200bannounced that\u2064 he would not seek reelection in 2024. Many believed that John Sarbanes would follow in his father&#8217;s footsteps and \u2064take his place.<\/p>\n<h3>Exploring Different Paths of Public Service<\/h3>\n<p>In a heartfelt statement, \u2064Sarbanes expressed \u2064his belief in public\u2064 service and the various ways one can make a difference. While serving\u2062 in Congress has \u2064been a humbling opportunity, he \u2063also found great reward in working with nonprofits, volunteering, and contributing to his community.\u200c This desire\u200c to explore different avenues of public service has drawn him away from elected office.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Sarbanes&#8217;s departure, the race for\u2063 Maryland&#8217;s 3rd Congressional District is still underway. \u200dNurse Kristin Lyman Nabors\u2062 is\u2064 the sole Democratic candidate,\u2062 while Bernard Flowers is the \u200conly Republican candidate so far. With Sarbanes&#8217;s previous victory by a 20% margin, \u2063it is anticipated that a Democratic candidate will prevail once again.<\/p>\n<h3>Reflecting on a Fulfilling\u2064 Career<\/h3>\n<p>Looking back on his nine terms in Congress, Sarbanes expressed gratitude and a sense of accomplishment. He highlighted\u2062 the rewarding \u2062years he\u200c spent working with dedicated staff \u2063and\u2063 colleagues, particularly the outstanding Maryland delegation, on pressing issues of our time. While he is excited about starting a new chapter, \u2063Sarbanes remains focused on the remaining \u2062fourteen months of \u2064the 118th Congress.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement comes nearly three years after \u200bthe passing of Sarbanes&#8217;s father at the age of 87. At 61 years old, Sarbanes is embarking\u200b on a new journey.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to \u200bnote that Democratic\u200b representatives currently\u200b do not hold the majority in the House, as the Republican\u200b Party has a slim majority of\u200c nine members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The \u200bWashington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What potential positions \u200bor roles could Rep. Sarbanes\u2063 pursue in the future, and how will he\u2062 continue to contribute \u200bto his community and the issues he cares about<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ngest-serving\u2062 U.S. Senator in Maryland&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt statement, Rep. Sarbanes expressed his gratitude for the trust and support of his constituents over the \u2064years. He acknowledged that his decision was \u2064a difficult one, but believed it was the right time to pass the baton \u2062to a new generation of leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his tenure, Sarbanes has been a staunch advocate for \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bloomberg-biden-sets-new-record-taking-dark-money-donations\/\" title=\"Bloomberg: Biden sets new record taking dark money donations\">campaign finance reform<\/a> and government transparency. \u2064He\u200b was a key\u2064 architect of the For the People Act, which aimed to reduce \u200cthe influence of money \u200bin\u2063 politics and increase \u2063accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Sarbanes&#8217;s \u200cdecision not to\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maryland-democrat-john-sarbanes-to-forgo-reelection\/\" title=\"Maryland Democrat John Sarbanes opts out of reelection.\">seek reelection raises questions<\/a> about the future direction of his party, as well as the impact on his constituents. Maryland&#8217;s 3rd Congressional District, \u2063which Rep. Sarbanes represents, \u200bhas been a Democratic\u2062 stronghold for decades. The race to fill his seat is bound to be highly \u200ccompetitive, with numerous \u200ccandidates already expressing their intention to run.<\/p>\n<p>Over the \u200byears, Rep. Sarbanes has built a reputation as a principled\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-police-dashcam-footage-shows-michigan-lawmaker-threatening-officers-during-alleged-drunk-driving-incident\/\" title=\"WATCH: Police Dashcam Footage Shows Michigan Lawmaker Threatening Officers During Alleged Drunk-Driving Incident\">dedicated public servant<\/a>. He has been a vocal \u2063advocate for social justice,\u200d healthcare access, and environmental protection. His absence in Congress will undoubtedly be felt by his colleagues and constituents alike.<\/p>\n<p>As the son of a well-respected senator, Rep. Sarbanes entered the political arena with high expectations. \u2063He has not disappointed, consistently championing progressive causes and working towards a fairer \u2064and more inclusive \u200bsociety. \u2063His departure from Congress will be a loss for the Democratic Party and the state of Maryland.<\/p>\n<p>As news of his \u200bdecision\u2062 spreads, many are left wondering about\u2062 Rep. Sarbanes&#8217;s future plans.\u200b Some speculate that he\u200c may seek a position in the private sector or\u2063 take on a new role\u2063 in public service outside of Congress.\u2063 Whatever path he chooses, it\u2062 is clear that \u2062Rep. Sarbanes will continue to contribute to his community\u2062 and fight for \u2063the issues he holds dear.<\/p>\n<p>In an era of political polarization, Rep. Sarbanes has been known for his \u200bability to build bridges and \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a>. His departure\u2064 from Congress reminds us of the importance of\u2062 principled \u200bleadership and the need\u200c to cultivate the next generation of public servants.<\/p>\n<p>While Rep. Sarbanes&#8217;s decision not to seek reelection may come as a surprise, it is a testament to \u2063his dedication to public service. His decision to step \u200caside and allow\u2062 others to take up the mantle speaks \u200cvolumes about his commitment to the greater \u2063good. As he\u200b concludes his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-will-press-motion-to-remove-ilhan-omar-from-committee-as-dems-try-to-head-off-civil-war-over-crimes-against-humanity-comments\/\" title=\"House GOP Will Press Motion To Remove Ilhan Omar From Committee As Dems Try To Head Off Civil War Over \u2018Crimes Against Humanity\u2019 Comments\">congressional career<\/a>, \u2064Rep. \u200cSarbanes leaves behind \u200ca legacy of integrity, passion, and unwavering dedication to his constituents and the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) will not run for a 10th term, ending his 18-year tenure in the House in 2024. His father, Paul, once held Maryland&#8217;s longest-serving senator record. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) succeeded him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2080723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2080722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2080722"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2080722\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2080723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2080722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2080722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2080722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}