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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.

Nov 13, 20268 sources

Top claims

▪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

People involved

Elissa Slotkin Adam Hamilton Abdul El-Sayed Kirsten Gillibrand

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2026 U.S. midterm elections1 Bernie Sanders1 Chuck Schumer1 Congress1 Democratic Party1 Democrats take back Congress1 Political parties1 Trump administration1 U.S. Congress1 U.S. congressional leadership1 U.S. party leadership figures1 U.S. Senate politics1 US Senate1

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