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Senator Stabenow Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2024Thursday, January 05, 2023
WASHINGTONSenator Stabenow released the following statement announcing that she will not seek re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of her term on January 3, 2025:
Inspired by a new generation of leaders, I have decided to pass the torch in the U.S. Senate. I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of my term on January 3, 2025.
As part of my own new generation, I was elected to the Ingham County Commission in 1974 at the age of 24. As the youngest and first woman to chair the Board, this began years of breaking barriers, blazing trails, and being the first woman to reach historic milestones as an elected official, including the honor of being the first woman from Michigan elected to the U.S. Senate. But I have always believed its not enough to be the first unless there is a second and a third .
When I ran for the State Legislature in 1978, there were only eight women serving in the State House and none in the State Senate or top statewide offices. This year there are 44 women serving in the State House and 15 in the Senate! Women hold the top three statewide elected offices, and we have the first female Majority Leader in the State Senate!
Under the cloud of unprecedented threats to our democracy and our basic freedoms, a record-breaking number of people voted last year in Michigan. Young people showed up like never before. This was a very hopeful sign for our future.
I am Made in Michigan. My work is deeply rooted in my love of our wonderful state. Whether protecting our Great Lakes, transforming mental health services, or ensuring our state can continue to make things and grow things to be competitive in our world economy, I am proud that my accomplishments have made a difference in peoples lives and created a strong foundation for a healthy and prosperous future for our state.
For the next two years, I am intensely focused on continuing this important work to improve the lives of Michiganders. This includes leading the passage of the next five-year Farm Bill which determines our nations food and agriculture policies. It is also key in protecting our land and water and creating jobs in our rural and urban communities.
I am so grateful for the trust the people of Michigan have placed in me. I am also deeply grateful to my incredible staff, who are the best team in the United States Senate. They continue to set the highest standards for service in Michigan and across our country.
When my term ends, I intend to begin a new chapter in my life that includes continuing to serve our State outside of elected office while spending precious time with my amazing 96-year-old mom and my wonderful family.
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Full Statement by Senator Stabenow (Original Post)
brooklynite
Jan 2023
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RandySF
(59,341 posts)1. I met her when she was a state senator running for governor.
The party establishment rallied around Howard Wolpe, who got walloped by John Engler. That loss may have been the best thing to happen to her.
MagickMuffin
(15,960 posts)2. Senator Stabenow, you have served our Country well
I wish you well and hope you can mentor the up and coming next generation of Democrats!