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Senator Tina Smith Won’t Run in 2026 as Democrats Face a Brutal Map
The Minnesota Democrat will leave her party defending another open seat as it confronts an uphill battle to retake the Senate. The move could also prompt a run from Gov. Tim Walz.
There will be another open Democratic Senate seat in 2026 midterms
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend another open seat in next year's midterms.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026
Minnesota’s Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could spark a competitive Democratic primary as the party faces a challenging Senate map next year.
Tina Smith announces retirement, expanding 2026 Senate map
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) also announced he will not run for another term in Michigan, a perennial battleground.
Here's who is considering running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota
Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S. Senate following Sen. Tina Smith's announcement she will not be running for reelection in 2026.
An open Minnesota Senate seat is enticing to plenty but unclear how many will take plunge
Minnesota has its first open-seat Senate race since 2006. Many candidates are giving it a look and both parties say they’re well-positioned to win.
Top political handicapper reveals what Dems' chances are at winning back the Senate in 2026
Democrats face “few opportunities" to win back the Senate majority from the Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections, a top ...
McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk
Two key Republican senators’ votes today on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be health and human services ...
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Surprise Retirement of Minnesota Senator Opens the Door for Potential GOP Pick-Up, as Democrats Risk Messy Open Primary
Senator Smith announced Thursday that she would not run for re-election after just one full term in the chamber, scrambling ...
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Our Initial Senate Ratings: Republicans Start as Strong Favorites to Hold Majority
While Republicans, who will be defending 22 of the 35 Senate seats up in 2026, may have the political environment working against them next year, they are still favored to retain the chamber.— Part of ...
Cook finds Republicans hold advantage in 2026 Senate races
The election handicapper Cook Political Report found Republicans with an advantage to keep control of the Senate in the 2026 ...