Maryland U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin’s office told 11am News Monday that he will not seek re-election next year. In 2006 Sen. Before Paul Sarbanes took office, the 79-year-old Democrat represented the 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House for 20 years. During that tenure, he served as senior Democratic Party leader and was a member of key committees including Ways and Means. Cardin later issued a statement thanking the people of Maryland: “I love Maryland. I love Marylanders. I love everything about our state, from its beaches to its mountains, towns and neighborhoods, and the rich history of the iconic Chesapeake Bay.” is also a member.” I’m proud of everything I’ve done for Maryland. I have given my heart and soul to our great state, and thank you Marylanders for trusting me as your representative all these years. I thank my family for their support and advice and acknowledge the many sacrifices they have made as we travel this path together. My deepest thanks also go to the most dedicated staff in Congress, many of whom have served with me for all or most of their careers. “I’ve run in my last election and won’t be voting in 2024, but there’s still a lot of work to do. Over the next two years, I’ll continue to travel the state, listening to Marylanders and responding to their needs.” Cardin later said he was particularly proud of some of the accomplishments he mentioned. Proud. (I’m) proud of what we’ve done with the Chesapeake Bay,” he said. In the Senate, Cardin is a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Finance and Environment and Public Works Committees. Late last month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recommended Gardin to temporarily replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., on the Senate Judiciary Committee amid Feinstein’s medical leave, but the vote failed. Gardin presented a range of issues based on his vast expertise in national security, human rights, and health. Care, retirement security and taxes, small business issues, transportation alternatives and the Chesapeake Bay. Fellow Marylander, US Sen. Chris Van Hollen released a statement: “I salute my friend and our state’s senior senator, Ben Cardin, for his extraordinary public service to Maryland and our country. It is a privilege to work with him every day for the people of our great state. Sen. Cardin continues to improve the lives of Marylanders, Driven by an unwavering commitment to advancing social justice, protecting our environment and promoting human rights at home and abroad.” Sen. Cardin has made it her life’s work to champion the rights of Marylanders and open the doors of opportunity to more Americans. From providing more funding to our schools to bringing more resources to the Chesapeake Bay to expanding health services and empowering minorities and women. And veteran-owned small businesses — Sen. Cardin doesn’t back down from a challenge or take on special interests. We all saw her lead the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment on the Senate floor last week because, as she said, ‘Equality has no time limit.’ “Cordin served 19 years in the Maryland House of Representatives, seven of which were as Speaker of the House. U.S. Rep. David Drone said it will be difficult to fill Cordin’s shoes.” nobody is here. He is going to replace Ben. “He’s going to go down in history as one of those guys who went down again and again,” Drone said. The Baltimore-born lawyer attended City College, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Maryland School of Law. This report will be updated.
Maryland US Senate. Ben Cardin will not seek re-election next year, his office told 11 News Monday morning.
“I think it’s best to make decisions when I’m in control of the decision-making. That’s why I decided it was the right time and let someone else serve in the U.S. Senate,” Cardin said.
In 2006, the 79-year-old Democrat represented the 3rd Congressional District in the US House for 20 years, succeeding Sen. Paul Sarbanes. During that tenure, he served as senior Democratic Party leader and was a member of key committees including Ways and Means.
Cardin later issued a statement thanking the people of Maryland: “I love Maryland. I love the people of Maryland, and everything about our state, from the beaches to the mountains, towns, and neighborhoods. The rich history of the Chesapeake Bay. Representing the people of Maryland in the General Assembly, as Speaker of the House of Representatives, the U.S. It has been the honor of my life to be a member of the House of Representatives and now a member of the United States Senate.
“I’m proud of all I’ve done for Maryland. I’ve given my heart and soul to our great state, and thank you Marylanders for trusting me as your representative all these years. Thank you to my family for their support and advice, and recognizing the many sacrifices they’ve made as we’ve traveled this path together. My sincere thanks to all of the most dedicated staff in Congress.” Many thanks.
“I’ve run in my last election and won’t be voting in 2024, but there’s still a lot of work to do. Over the next two years, I’ll continue to travel the state, listening to Marylanders and responding to their needs.
Cardin later said he was particularly proud of certain achievements.
“I’m proud of International Human Rights, which is now the international standard on individual sanctions against human rights abuses. And I’m proud that America has a policy of insuring their children for oral health. Medicare covers preventive health. I’m proud of what we did with the Chesapeake Bay,” he said. said.
In the Senate, Cardin is a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Finance and Environment and Public Works Committees.
Late last month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer nominated Cardin to temporarily replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., on the Senate Judiciary Committee during Feinstein’s medical leave, but that vote failed.
Cardin has championed many issues based on his broad expertise in national security, human rights, health care, retirement security and taxes, small business issues, transportation alternatives and the Chesapeake Bay.
Fellow Marylander, United States Senate. Chris Van Hollen released a statement that read, in part: “I salute my friend and our state’s senior senator, Ben Cardin, for his extraordinary public service to Maryland and our country. It has been a privilege to serve with him and to partner with him every day for the people of our great state.” .Sen. Cardin is driven by an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Marylanders, advancing social justice, protecting our environment, and advancing human rights at home and abroad.
“Sen. Cardin has made it her life’s work to champion the rights of Marylanders and open doors of opportunity for more Americans. From more funding for our schools to bringing more resources to the Chesapeake Bay to expanding health care and empowering minorities, women, and veteran-owned small businesses — – Sen. Cardin doesn’t back down from a challenge or take on special interests. We all saw her lead the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment on the Senate floor last week because, as she said, ‘Equality has no time limit.’
Cardin served 19 years in the Maryland House of Representatives, including seven years as Speaker of the House.
U.S. Rep. David Drone said it will be difficult to fill Cordin’s shoes.
“Nobody’s going to replace Penn. He’s going to go down in history as one of those guys who went down again and again,” Drone said.
Born in Baltimore, the lawyer attended City College, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Maryland School of Law.
This report will be updated.
