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Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader

Nov 13, 2026 · Jason Breslow

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Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., seen above on Aug. 8, 2026 in St. Paul, Minn., has announced he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for Senate Majority Leader.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., seen above on Aug. 8, 2026 in St. Paul, Minn., has announced he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for Senate Majority Leader.

Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections — that they want "change from the status quo."

(Image credit: Stephen Maturen)

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