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Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats’ hopes to take Senate

Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not run for re-election in 2026, stating her decision is personal, not political, to spend more time with family.
Smith has served in the Senate since 2018, emphasizing her commitment to work hard for Minnesotans and the country until her term ends in 2027.
Her retirement marks a significant change for Minnesota Democrats, who have held both Senate seats since 2009.
Minnesota Democrats are facing challenges in recent elections, leading to concerns about maintaining their hold on both Senate seats.

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The Western Journal

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Democratic Senator Announces She Is Not Running for Re-election

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday that she will not be seeking re-election. Smith made her announcement in a post on social media platform X. “I’ve decided not […] The post Democratic Senator Announces She Is Not Running for Re-election appeared first on The Western Journal.

2 months ago·Phoenix, United States

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Republicans set sights on Senate seat from Minnesota after Democrat announces she won't run for re-election

A seat in the U.S. Senate is in play after a Democratic senator from Minnesota announced that she is not going to run for re-election. Sen. Tina Smith said on social media that she would give up the Senate seat after two terms since 2018. Minnesota's other Senate seat is also occupied by a Democrat,...

2 months ago·United States

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The Gateway Pundit

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Another Democrat Senator Announces Retirement as Party in Disarray After Crushing Loss to Trump: Minnesota Dem Sen. Tina Smith Won't Seek Reelection

Senator Tina Smith has announced her decision to retire, marking a significant moment in the shifting landscape of the Democratic Party. Her reflections on her tenure and commitment to service resonate deeply.

2 months ago·United States

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The New York Sun

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Surprise Retirement of Minnesota Senator Opens the Door for Potential GOP Pick-Up, as Democrats Risk Messy Open Primary

Senator Smith announced Thursday that she would not run for re-election after just one full term in the chamber, scrambling the plans of several ambitious Minnesota Democrats.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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insidetrade.com

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Senate Finance member Tina Smith won’t seek re-election in 2026

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), who joined the Senate Finance Committee this Congress, announced on Thursday that she will not seek re-election in 2026. “This decision is not political, it is entirely personal,” she said on social media and in an op-ed for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She cited a desire to spend time with her children and young grandchildren. Smith was appointed in December 2017 to replace then-Sen. Al Franken (D). She successfully ran f…

2 months ago

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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 another open seat in next year's midterms.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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