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Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate Democrats, who face an increasingly challenging midterm election map as they fight to climb out of the minority.

Politico on MSN · 1d

Senate Democrats face 'tough map' as a slate of retirements hit Dem-friendly states

Senate Democrats’ already difficult 2026 map just got even worse. After losing the majority last November, the party faced a very narrow path out of the wilderness. Then Sen. Jeanne Shaheen piled on.

The Baltimore Sun · 23h

Democrats have to defend another open seat in uphill battle to win Senate majority

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s departure will add another Senate seat for Democrats to defend without an incumbent after Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of Minnesota

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Democrats see silver lining in wave of Senate retirements

Senate Democrats are facing a flurry of retirements in key states next year, turning up the heat on already competitive races against the backdrop of an unforgiving election map heavily favoring Republicans to retain control.

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Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig weighs run for Senate

Add Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig to the list of Democrats considering bids to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith in Minnesota ...

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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 ...

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Former Minnesota legislator Melisa López Franzen announces run for U.S. Senate

Former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen announced Monday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, making her the second ...

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Democrat Melissa Lopez-Franzen Enters Minnesota U.S. Senate Race

Former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez-Franzen is joining the race for U.S. Senate. The Democrat from Edina ...

The New York Times29d

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. By Reid J.

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Former Minnesota state lawmaker enters US Senate race

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez-Franzen is running for the US Senate next year ...

Former Minnesota Sen. Melisa López Franzen to run for U.S. Senate in 2026

López Franzen, former minority leader for the DFL, joins fellow Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the race for U.S. Senate.

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Former Minnesota Senate Leader launches campaign for U.S. Senate seat

Melisa López Franzen has announced she is running for the U.S. Senate. She formerly served as the Democratic Leader of the ...

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