Van Hollen announces challenge to Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced Thursday that he would challenge Senator Chuck Schumer of New York to lead Senate Democrats in the new Congress, after Democrats won back the Senate majority in the midterm elections. Van Hollen said "new leadership" was needed and argued that voters had "called for change."
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Schumer said in a statement that he has the votes to remain leader and looks forward to being elected majority leader.54
Van Hollen said he would not run for president in 2028 so he could focus on the leadership challenge.47
Senate Democrats have not held a contested leadership election since 1994.39
Senator Bernie Sanders is backing Van Hollen's bid, according to Fox News.3
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- Left-leaning outlets emphasized the race as a test of the party's direction and whether Van Hollen has enough support, presenting him as a progressive alternative.
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- Right-leaning outlets emphasized an internal Democratic power struggle and placed Van Hollen on the party's left wing.
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