# Van Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for Democratic leader

https://mins.news/en/item/141663

- ABC News, 2026-11-13 02:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://abcnews.com/Politics/maryland-sen-chris-van-hollen-challenge-sen-chuck/story?id=138097994

> Van Hollen said in a social media post that the party needs “new leadership” and that he will challenge Schumer for the Democratic leadership post.

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