# Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

https://mins.news/en/item/142433

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-13 14:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4exmx3n

> Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he will seek to become Senate majority leader in the next Congress, challenging Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party’s midterm-election sweep to power.

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