Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Michigan Democrat, said Thursday she won’t seek reelection in 2024 after serving more than 25 years in Congress, making her party’s path to keeping the chamber’s majority more difficult.
The departure by Ms. Stabenow, 72, means Democrats will lack an incumbent candidate as they try to hold onto the competitive state in a year where the Senate election map will be heavily tilted in Republicans’ favor.
Senate Democrats and independents who caucus with the party hold 23 of the 33 seats up for reelection. Republicans will need to defend just 10 seats.
“Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to pass the torch in the U.