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Tina Smith announces retirement, expanding 2026 Senate map

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) announced she will retire from the Senate in 2026, forcing Democrats to defend another seat in the midterm elections. Minnesota is a Democratic-leaning state, with Smith winning a full term in 2020 by 5 points against her Republican challenger.

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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek a second full term next year, opening up a seat in a Democratic-leaning state.

The New York Times · 1d

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.

9hon MSN

Thune: Michigan, Minnesota Senate seats likely pickup opportunities for GOP

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) suggested Friday that open Senate seats in Michigan and Minnesota could serve as ...

Duluth News Tribune8h

Flanagan, White enter US Senate race in Minnesota; Ellison says he is 'not in or out'

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat after U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced on Thursday that she will not be ...

New York Sun1d

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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Democrats unveil state legislative map for the next election cycle

The arm of the Democratic Party focused on state legislative races announced its initial target map for the upcoming election ...

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