# Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader

https://mins.news/en/item/141641

- The Guardian, 2026-11-13 02:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/12/chris-van-hollen-chuck-schumer-senate-majority-leader

> Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen said he will run for Senate majority leader in the next Congress, challenging Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. Van Hollen said the American people had called for change. The caucus will hold a secret-ballot vote in early December; Schumer says he has the votes to remain leader.

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