Senator Manchin Retires, Registers as Independent Amid Election Run Speculations
Manchin Leaves Democratic Party
Veteran Senator Joe Manchin III (D-WV), known for his conservative stances within the Democratic Party, has made a significant move by announcing his retirement and registering as an independent. This decision has raised speculation about a potential run for either a Senate or gubernatorial position.
Possible Senate or Governor Run
According to West Virginia election laws, Manchin has until August 1 to file a statement of candidacy and submit the required signatures if he intends to run for Senate or Governor. The incumbent Senator, first elected in 2010, filed paperwork for the 2024 election but later announced in November 2023 that he would not seek reelection.
Manchin's departure from the Democratic Party and his potential run as an independent could shake up the political landscape in West Virginia and beyond. Stay tuned for updates as the story unfolds.
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