Sen. Tom Carper to Retire in 2024, Opening Up Delaware Seat

Democratic Senator Tom Carper of Delaware announced that he will not seek a fifth term in the Senate, ending his nearly 50-year career in public office. Carper plans to focus on clean energy, tackling global warming, and spurring economic growth during his remaining 20 months in office. His decision not to seek reelection will create an open seat in Delaware for the 2024 election cycle and likely spur a closely watched race in the Democratic primary. At-large Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester is viewed as the favorite to mount a bid to succeed Carper.