Key Michigan Democrat rejects 2024 Senate bid

Michigan Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell will not seek her party's nomination to fill the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., whose term will end in early 2025.

Stabenow announced in January that she would not seek reelection to her seat in 2024, having served four terms in the upper chamber and two in the House of Representatives.

"After much consideration, I have decided that I can best serve Michigan and our nation as a member of the U.S. House," Dingell announced via Twitter on Tuesday. "Because, bluntly, I love my job. I love my district. And most importantly, I love my constituents."

"I have heard from so many who encouraged me to run for this open Senate seat. I am truly grateful for the support & encouragement I have received over the past few months. Knowing that I have your confidence is inspiring and truly means the world to me," she added. "I look forward to continuing my work to represent the people of Michigan's 6th district & deliver solutions that help protect seniors, support working families, bring our supply chains home, boost manufacturing, fight for labor unions & build back our economy stronger than before."

Thus far, only Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Mich., has announced her intention to seek the Democratic nomination. Republican Nikki Snyder has also announced her intent to seek the seat.

Michigan is traditionally considered a battleground state, and Stabenow's retirement is expected to make this contest a pivotal race in the battle for control of the upper chamber during the 2024 elections.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on Twitter.