# Van Hollen announces challenge to Schumer for Senate majority leader

https://mins.news/en/item/141651

- CNN, 2026-11-13 02:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/12/politics/chris-van-hollen-chuck-schumer-senate-democratic-leader?Date=20261113&Profile=CNN

> Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he will challenge New York Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, setting up an uphill contest to lead Senate Democrats after their sweeping midterm victory.

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