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Nov 13, 2026

Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate majority leader

Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader as Democrats prepare to take the majority in January, setting up an intra-party leadership fight.

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▪Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said she is 'not actively seeking' the Senate majority leader job but is 'seeking change,' and stated she is a 'no' unless any candidate presents a concretely different plan
▪Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed cited Van Hollen's trip to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia as evidence that Van Hollen is 'willing to take risks when it matters.'
▪Democrats flipped at least eight Senate seats in the November 2026 midterm elections, with one race remaining undecided in Alaska

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