Delaware Sen. Tom Carper announces he won't run for reelection in 2024

Washington — Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware announced Monday that he will not seek a fifth term in the Senate, bringing to a close a nearly 50-year career in public office.

Carper revealed his plans during a press conference in Wilmington, saying he made the decision to "run through the tape" for the final 20 months of his term "after a good deal of prayer and introspection."

The senior senator from Delaware said he will spent the rest of his time in the Senate focusing on clean energy, tackling global warming and spurring economic growth, as well as ensuring the Inflation Reduction Act, Democrats' landmark tax, climate and health care package is fully implemented.