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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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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.

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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.

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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.

CBS News · 22h

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.

Wall Street Journal · 1d

Walz Contemplates 2026 U.S. Senate Bid in Minnesota

Democratic vice-presidential nominee also could run for another term as the state’s governor.

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McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk

As the longest-serving Senate leader in history, McConnell developed a reputation for keeping his rank-and-file members in line and frustrating Democrats by relentlessly using procedural tactics to ...

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Senate GOP moves first to advance Trump priorities in race with House

Senate Republicans on Wednesday fired the opening salvo in the battle to implement President Trump’s agenda by advancing a ...

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Senators send letter to FCC chair over ‘weaponization’ of commission

The letter cited FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s own letter asking the commission’s Enforcement Bureau to open an investigation into ...

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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 ...

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