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Longtime Virginia State Sen. Bill Carrico, R-Galax, announced today that he will not seek re-election.

Carrico issued a written statement, expressing his thanks to residents for their years of support.

"For the last 34 years I have had the privilege to serve as a public servant for the Commonwealth of Virginia, first as a Virginia State Trooper, then as a representative for the 5th House district and now for the 40th Senate district," Carrico wrote. "I have served selflessly for the people who elected me to both of these historic bodies in order to honor their trust in me to uphold their values which I have fought for tirelessly."

Citing a Bible verse from the book of Proverbs, Carrico wrote he believed he'd accomplished his goals.

"With much thought and prayer, I am announcing that I do not plan to seek re-election to the Virginia Senate in 2019," Carrico wrote. .

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