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Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Caseys announcement Monday that he will seek reelection makes him the latest swing-state Democrat to run again in a year that the party will be relying on battle-tested incumbents.

The Democrats decision to seek a fourth term was expected but still welcomed by his party, which will be almost entirely on defense in next years elections as they try to maintain a narrow Senate majority.

Im running for re-election because with so much on the line for Pennsylvanias working families, I want to keep delivering results for Pennsylvania, Casey said in a statement. Theres still more work to cut through the gridlock, stand up to powerful corporate special interests, and make the lives of hardworking Pennsylvanians a little bit easier.

His announcement comes before any major Republican candidates have entered the race. Businessman Dave McCormick, who narrowly lost a GOP Senate primary in the Keystone State to Mehmet Oz last year, is considering another run, as is state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who lost a gubernatorial bid last year.

Democrats hope Casey will benefit from a competitive GOP primary that could drain his opponent's resources before the general election and force candidates to the right. Mastriano last week said in a Facebook video that he would win the nomination if he ran because the partys establishment couldnt win without the base.

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Casey running gives Democrats another battleground incumbent - Roll Call