Democrats are testing the limits of ticket splitting in Montana.
Congress
May 31, 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin Announces He’s Leaving the Democratic Party
Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he’s leaving the Democratic Party — the “Democrat” Party, in Manchin’s press release — and becoming a registered independent. Manchin said he has watched both parties trade in bipartisanship for “partisan extremism” and wants to be true to his goals of compromise and “common ground.” He will remain in the Senate until the end of his term this year.