Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Friday that he was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent.
Manchin, who has served in the Senate since 2010 and a member of the Democratic Party for decades, announced the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying that he wanted to “bring the country together.”
My commitment to do everything I can to bring our country together has led me to register as an independent with no party affiliation. pic.twitter.com/tvMB2N87AW
— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) May 31, 2024
Manchin announced in November that he would not be seeking re-election for his senate seat, fueling rumors that the West Virginia Senator may be considering a gubernatorial or presidential run, according to Politico.
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