Well, it’s official: California Sen. Dianne Feinstein will be retiring for good in 2024. Provided someone reminds her, of course. And then reminds her again. And again.
According to a news release Tuesday, the 89-year-old senator will step aside next year instead of seeking a sixth term, opening what’s certain to be a fierce Democratic primary battle.
“I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in 2024 but intend to accomplish as much for California as I can through the end of next year when my term ends,” Feinstein in a statement.
“I campaigned in 2018 on several priorities for California and the nation: preventing and combating wildfires, mitigating the effects of record-setting drought, responding to the homelessness crisis, and ensuring all Americans have access to affordable, high-quality health care,” she continued.
“Congress has enacted legislation on all of these topics over the past several years, but more needs to be done – and I will continue these efforts.”