Van Hollen will challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader

11/13/2026, 2:10:34 AM

November 12, 2026 / 9:10 PM EST / CBS News

Washington — Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced Thursday that he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader.

"In this election, Americans called on us to unrig an economy rigged against working people & fueled by political corruption. To deliver, we need new leadership. This isn't about any one person – it's about answering that call," Van Hollen said in a post on X. "That's why I'm running for Senate Majority Leader."

This is a breaking story; it will be updated.

Source: CBS News · Kaia Hubbard

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