Democratic Sen. Cardin of Maryland retiring after 3 terms

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland says he will retire at the end of his third term.

His announcement Monday triggers what is likely to be a highly competitive primary to replace him in the blue-leaning state. The 79-year-old Cardin is the third Democratic senator to decide not to seek reelection next year, following Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California and Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan. Potential candidates for Cardin’s seat include Democratic Reps. David Trone and Jamie Raskin. Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is also considered a possible Democratic contender.

Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 in Maryland, which has not elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate since 1980.

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