# Van Hollen challenges Schumer as Senate Democrats divide over their next leader

https://mins.news/en/item/142895

- The Guardian, 2026-11-13 20:08 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/13/democrats-midterms-senate-leader

> Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen has announced a challenge to Chuck Schumer for the post of Democratic Senate leader. Their contest is the party’s first major test of unity after its midterm gains and highlights differing views on confronting Trump and using the party’s expanded congressional power. A closed-door caucus vote is set for 1 December; Schumer says he has the votes to remain leader.

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