Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says he will challenge Sen. Schumer for Democratic leader
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Summary
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he will challenge New York Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. Van Hollen said Democrats need new leadership after winning enough seats in the midterm elections to take control of the Senate.Key Facts
- Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic senator from Maryland.
- Van Hollen said he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.
- Chuck Schumer is a Democratic senator from New York.
- Van Hollen called for new leadership in a social media post.
- Democrats won enough seats in the midterm elections to take control of the Senate.
- Van Hollen said his challenge is about answering the call for new leadership, not about one person.
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