McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk
As the longest-serving Senate leader in history, McConnell developed a reputation for keeping his rank-and-file members in line and frustrating Democrats by relentlessly using procedural tactics to ...
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.
Tim Walz considering 2026 run for US Senate in Minnesota
Former VP nominee Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that Democrat Tina Smith is vacating.
Ilhan Omar and Tim Walz being floated to replace Tina Smith in Senate
Several Democrats are being entertained as options to succeed Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), who announced she would not run for reelection.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and others eye the seat
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection is setting off a scramble by potential candidates in both ...