Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware says he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. The announcement paves the way for a wide-open contest for the seat he has held since 2001 in the heavily blue state.
By RANDALL CHASEFILE - Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., asks a question during the nomination of Daniel Werfel, to be the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Carper announced Monday, May 22, that he will not seek re-election to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. FILE - Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., asks a question during the nomination of Daniel Werfel, to be the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner, Wednesday, Feb.
Carper’s announcement paves the way for a wide-open contest for the seat he has held since 2001 in heavily-blue Delaware. It also ensures that his unblemished record of never having lost an election during more than four decades in politics remains intact.
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