Manchin has said he's not running for Senate re-election.
June 1 is West Virginia's deadline for changing party affiliation in time to run for office this fall. The deadline to file for governor or Senate is Aug. 1.
Manchin beat the Republican gubernatorial candidate, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, in his 2018 Senate race.In a statement revealing his decision, Manchin accused both the Democratic and Republican parties of prioritizing "partisan extremism" and "jeopardizing our democracy."
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