Majority Leader Schumer Statement On Senator Tom Carper Announcing He Will Not Seek Re-election In 2024

Washington, D.C.–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) announcing he will not seek re-election after a successful four terms in office:

“Tom Carper has been a conscientious, hardworking, honorable, and effective Senator who has done so much for his beloved Delaware and America, particularly in protecting our precious environment and strengthening our transportation systems. So many important pieces of legislation from postal reform to reducing the poisonous effect of methane in our atmosphere would not have happened without Tom’s diligence and persistence. He has had a long and distinguished career representing the ‘First State’ as a Congressman, Governor, and Senator and deserves a well-earned retirement. I know everyone in the Senate will certainly miss Tom, especially myself. To Tom and his entire family, thank you for everything you have done for our country.”

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