Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., announces at a news conference Friday that he won't seek a sixth term in the Senate. Rockefeller plans to serve the rest of his current term, which ends on Jan. 3 2015.

Rockefeller made his announcement with his wife, Sharon, at his side and scenes from his political life as a backdrop.

Sharon Rockefeller smiles at her husband as she heads back to her seat at Friday's ceremony.

A crowd of family, friends, other supporters and news media turned out for Rockefeller's announcement.