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California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she won’t seek reelection in 2024.
At 89, she’s the oldest sitting member of Congress, serving 30 years in the Senate.
In her retirement announcement Tuesday afternoon, she promised to seek “as much for California as I can through the end of next year when my term ends.”
“Each of us was sent here to solve problems. That’s what I’ve done for the last 30 years, and that’s what I plan to do for the next two years,” she said in a statement.
Feinstein told reporters Tuesday that she’s not yet endorsing a candidate for her seat but that a decision could come in the next few months.
Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter have announced their 2024 Senate bids for her seat. Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may also be considering a run to replace Feinstein. Feinstein is hailed for her historic firsts
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer applauded Feinstein for her impactful career in the chamber, breaking “innumerable glass ceilings” along the way.
