Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won't run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and others eye the seat
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection is setting off a scramble by potential candidates in both ...
Walz Contemplates 2026 U.S. Senate Bid in Minnesota
Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee, is trying to decide whether to run for the U.S. Senate or seek a ...
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An open Minnesota Senate seat is enticing to plenty but unclear how many will take plunge
So it’s no surprise that Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s decision to stand aside in 2026 has touched off a flurry of ...
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith won't run for re-election in Minnesota
Smith is the second Democratic senator to announce their retirement ahead of the 2026 midterms, when the party wants to contend for the majority but faces obstacles.
Tim Walz considering 2026 run for US Senate in Minnesota
Former VP nominee Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that Democrat Tina Smith is vacating.