2026 U.S. Senate Map - Search News

Tina Smith, Senate and Minnesota Democrat

Senator Tina Smith Won’t Run in 2026 as Democrats Face a Brutal Map

The Minnesota Democrat will leave her party defending another open seat as it confronts an uphill battle to retake the Senate. The move could also prompt a run from Gov. Tim Walz.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Tina Smith announces retirement, expanding 2026 Senate map

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) also announced he will not run for another term in Michigan, a perennial battleground.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026

Minnesota’s Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could spark a competitive Democratic primary as the party faces a challenging Senate map next year.

1don MSN

There will be another open Democratic Senate seat in 2026 midterms

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend ...

The Cook Political Report4d

2026 Senate Ratings: Few Opportunities for Democrats to Claw Back Majority

Democrats are hoping that 2026 looks a lot like 2018, when voter backlash to President Donald Trump helped them break the GOP ...

CNN17d

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters not running for reelection, opening up battleground Michigan seat in 2026

Peters’ unexpected exit adds pressure to Democrats, who are already facing a challenging 2026 Senate map. The party is defending competitive seats in Georgia and New Hampshire, with limited ...

15d

Trump backed 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan moves closer to making another run in 2026

Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan says he's considering a second straight Republican run for U.S. Senate days after ...

Detroit News17d

Here's who could run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 ― and who's already out

More:Michigan’s Gary Peters won’t seek reelection to U.S. Senate. Here's why Peters' unexpected announcement also likely scrambled plans for politicos looking to run for governor in 2026 ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results