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Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic leadership
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Incoming Democratic Senate freshmen who publicly suggested they would not support Schumer or declined to commit to him
Chris Van Hollen announced a challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying Democrats need new leadership. Schumer said he has the votes; the secret-ballot election is expected in early December, after Democrats’ midterm victory.
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Chuck Schumer said he is running for another term as Senate Democratic leader.
6 of 6 sources“That is why I’m running for Senate Majority Leader.”