Representative Jerrold "Jerry" Nadler, a New York Democrat and longtime liberal voice in Congress , will not seek reelection next year, The New York Times first reported Monday night.

His decision ends a 34-year tenure in representing New York's 12th District.

The 78-year-old congressman said he was reluctant to step down but ultimately agreed it was time for generational change.

"Watching the Biden thing really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party, and I think I want to respect that," Nadler told the Times.

Liam Elkind, a 26-year-old political organizer, has already announced a run for the seat. Nadler launched his political career in the New York State Assembly in 1977, more than two decades before Elkind was born.

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