Here's who is considering running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota
Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S. Senate following Sen. Tina Smith's announcement she will not be running for reelection in 2026.
An open Minnesota Senate seat is enticing to plenty but unclear how many will take plunge
Minnesota has its first open-seat Senate race since 2006. Many candidates are giving it a look and both parties say they’re well-positioned to win.
Sen. Smith does Minnesota right in Senate and retirement
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2021. The Minnesota senator announced Thursday she won’t seek re-election in 2026, and cites wanting to spend more time with family as the reason for her decision.
Who's in and who's out for Minnesota's new open Senate seat
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith's announcement that she won't run again in 2026 could tee up a high-profile battle royale featuring some of Minnesota's biggest political stars. The big picture: Open statewide seats are rare — the last time a U.
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.
With Smith’s Retirement, Minnesota Senate Moves to Lean Democrat
Democrats got their second major Senate retirement in as many weeks, with Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announcing she wouldn’t run for reelection in 2026.
Tim Walz Contemplates 2026 U.S. Senate Bid in Minnesota
Democratic vice-presidential nominee also could run for another term as the state’s governor.
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.
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.
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.
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering
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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 ...