U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announces she will not run for reelection for Minnesota seat next year
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year.
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith won't run for re-election in Minnesota
Smith is the second Democratic senator to announce their retirements ahead of the midterms in 2026, when the party wants to contend for the majority but faces obstacles.
Minnesota's Tina Smith will not run for re-election to the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON DC – Minnesota’s Tina Smith says she will not run for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026. Smith posted the announcement to her Facebook page on Thursday and said her decision was entirely personal and not political.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said Thursday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, the first Democrat to jump into what could be a crowded field to replace outgoing Sen. Tina Smith. Flanagan made her announcement within a few hours after Smith,
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan announces intent to run for U.S. Senate
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced Thursday that she plans to run for the state's newly open U.S. Senate in 2026, while Gov. Tim Walz is keeping the door open for a bid of his own, Axios has learned.
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