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.
Senator Tina Smith Retiring: Which Democrats Could Run to Replace Her?
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan made clear she plans to run. She will likely face several other Democrats.
US Senator Tina Smith will not seek re-election, adding to Democrats' 2026 uncertainty
Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith said she will not seek re-election in 2026, which leaves an open seat in moderately competitive Minnesota and complicates her party's hopes of winning back control of the chamber in the midterm elections.
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats’ hopes to take Senate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats’ hopes of retaking the Senate in 2026.
Senator Tina Smith Won’t Run in 2026 as Democrats Face a Brutal Map
Ms. Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota, will leave open another seat for her party to defend next year as it confronts an uphill battle to retake the Senate.
Sen. Tina Smith retiring, creating another open seat for Dems to defend in 2026
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) won't run for re-election in 2026, she announced Thursday. Why it matters: This creates another open seat for Senate Democrats to defend as they try to retake the majority. Smith's seat is listed as "likely Dem" in the upcoming midterms by the Cook Political Report.
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With Sen. Tina Smith’s announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2026, politicians on both sides of the aisle are eying her seat. Here are some of those who say they plan to run — or are at least considering it.
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