Chuck Schumer Faces Senate Majority Challenger as Van Hollen Enters Race
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Summary
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen announced that he will run for Senate majority leader in the next Congress, challenging New York Senator Chuck Schumer. The contest follows Democratic gains in the midterm elections and calls from some senators for new leadership.Key Facts
- Van Hollen said Thursday that he would seek the Senate majority leader position.
- Schumer has held the role since 2017 and said he expects to be reelected.
- Van Hollen has served in the Senate since 2017 and previously served 14 years in the House.
- Bernie Sanders has criticized Schumer’s leadership direction.
- Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed said he would support Van Hollen.
- Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal said he was open to new leadership if a challenger entered the race.
- Senate Democrats are expected to vote for their top positions next month.
- Schumer needs a majority of the Democratic caucus to win reelection as leader.
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