Politics | Jeff Bingaman Another Democratic Senator Retiring New Mexico's Jeff Bingaman will not seek reelection, sources say By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Feb 18, 2011 12:31 PM CST Copied In this Jan. 26, 2011, file photo, Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-NM, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File) Democratic officials say Sen. Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico intends to retire next year rather than seek a new term. Bingaman would be the latest in a string of departures to hit Democrats as they look ahead to the 2012 election season. He is currently serving his fifth term. Democratic Sens. Kent Conrad of North Dakota and Jim Webb of Virginia have also announced they do not intend to seek a new term. Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. Turns out life on the California coast isn't always breezy. Report an error