Democratic Sen. Pat Leahy of Vermont on Monday said he wouldn’t seek re-election in the 2022 race for his seat, bringing an end to a U.S. Senate career that began nearly 50 years ago. “It is time to pass the torch,” Leahy, 81, told reporters at a news conference. Leahy’s decision comes as Republicans are aiming to take back control of the narrowly held Senate and House in November 2022’s midterm elections.
This article was originally published by Marketwatch.com. Read the original article here.
