Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Reelection, Leaving West Virginia Seat Up for Grabs

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a Democrat known for his conservative stance within the party, has declared that he will not seek reelection in 2024. In a video message on X, formerly Twitter, he reflected on his political career, which he said started with a conversation with his father about the nature of public service. “I got into politics because of an argument I had 40 years ago with my dad,” he said, recalling that an elected official had said that his dad owed him for doing his job.“That...