Senator Tina Smith Won’t Run in 2026 as Democrats Face a Brutal Map

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota, a Democrat, announced she would not seek re-election in 2026, creating an open seat for her party to defend next year. Governor Tim Walz is considering running for the Senate seat, while several other Minnesota Democrats, including Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Attorney General Keith Ellison, may also run. Democrats will have to defend two open Senate seats next year, as Senator Chuck Schumer expressed confidence in retaining Smith’s seat.

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