Michigan Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow Will Retire in 2024

Michigan Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow will retire when her fourth term ends in 2024. From The Detroit News:

In an exclusive interview, the Lansing Democrat told The Detroit News that her decision was inspired by the November election results ― seeing the “energy” among young voters and a new generation of Democratic leaders in Michigan made her confident she can “pass the torch” to a Democratic successor.“I’ve had a wonderful career and honor of breaking barriers and being the first woman to reach various historic milestones, but I never felt it was enough to be a first if there wasn’t a second and third and fourth and so on,” said Stabenow, who serves as the No. 3 Democrat in the Senate leadership.“I think it’s important to know the time and place where you open doors again for others and pass the torch. I feel like this is really the right time for me, it’s the right time for Michigan,” she added.“I’ve been incredibly honored in so many ways to serve Michigan both at the county level and the state and federal level, and very, very honored that I’ve had a chance to make a difference in people’s lives both in policy, as well as with the best staff team there is on the Hill.”Stabenow, 72, also cited personal reasons contributing to her decision, including the chance to spend “precious” time with her 96-year-old mother and five grandchildren.

I wonder if Kid Rock will seek the Republican nomination.

He teased a possible run back in 2017.

Tags: 2024 Elections, Democrats, Michigan, US Senate

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