Independent Sen. Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Democratic Presidential Nomination in 2024, Retiring

Jul 22, 2024, 01:06 PM

Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, an Independent, has announced on Monday that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president in the 2024 election. This decision follows President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race. Manchin has stated that he will not challenge Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination and has ruled out running for any political office. Despite speculation about his potential candidacy, Manchin has made it clear that he is retiring. He has called for a 'mini primary' to ensure a competitive process for selecting the Democratic nominee.