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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness PoliticsBiden administration The Fix The Briefs Polling Democracy in America Election 2024 PoliticsBiden administration The Fix The Briefs Polling Democracy in America Election 2024 MANCHIN CHANGES PARTY REGISTRATION TO INDEPENDENT, FUELING SPECULATION The formerly Democratic senator from West Virginia said his “commitment to do everything I can to bring our country together has led me to register as an independent with no party affiliation.” By Patrick Svitek May 31, 2024 at 11:37 a.m. EDT Sen. Joe Manchin III (W.Va.), seen here in February, announced Friday he has changed his registration to independent. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post) Listen 1 min Share Comment on this storyComment66 Add to your saved stories Save Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia announced Friday that he has changed his party registration to independent, fueling speculation he could run for office again in November after announcing his retirement last year. Cut through the 2024 election noise. Get The Campaign Moment newsletter. “My commitment to do everything I can to bring our country together has led me to register as an independent with no party affiliation,” Manchin wrote on X. Follow Election 2024 Follow Manchin did not immediately say anything about his political plans. But the move allows him to possibly reconsider his plan to not seek reelection — or to run for governor, a job he previously held. Aug. 1 is the deadline for independent candidates to file for office in West Virginia. Story continues below advertisement The centrist senator announced in November 2023 that he would not run for another term, handing Republicans a likely pickup seat in solidly red West Virginia. The GOP nominee for the seat is the state’s governor, Jim Justice. Advertisement For months, Manchin flirted with running for president as an independent or third-party candidate, worrying Democrats who anticipated a close rematch between President Biden and former president Donald Trump. But Manchin announced in February that he would “not be involved in a presidential run” this year. Speculation has picked up in recent weeks that Manchin may be mulling a return to the governor’s office, though he reportedly said this week he would not enter the race. He said he is supporting the Democratic nominee, Steve Williams. Share 66 Comments NewsletterWeekdays Early Brief The Washington Post's essential guide to power and influence in D.C. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Continue watching A program change that promises healing. Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES Politics Reporting and analysis from the Hill and the White House A ‘very innocent man’ stares down being convicted and becoming a felon Analysis|Trump and allies step up suggestions of rigged trial — with bad evidence Biden, Trump remain in tight race nationally, latest poll finds back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Print Archives (Subscribers Only) Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices