Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) announced Thursday that she would not seek re-election in 2026, setting up a midterm election fight in a Democratic-leaning nation.
“I decided not to compete in 2026 for reelection to the Senate. This job was a lifelong honor. For the rest of my term, I will be as much of a chance as I can for Minnesotan and our country. I'll work hard. Thank you very much, Minnesota,” Smith wrote to X.
Smith, who joined the Congressional Upper Chamber in 2018, said her decision not to run for reelection was “preparing to spend more time with her family after 20 years of hardworking and rewarding work in the public sector.” “It's done.”
When Minnesota Democrats resigned in the face of sexual misconduct accusations, they replaced Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) and earned five points for re-election.
Even if President Donald Trump is within a few points, the state is usually a blue trend. I'll turn it over State and 2016 did In 2024.
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Conveniently He won re-election in 2024, beating Republican candidate Lois White by 16 points.
The National Republican Senate Committee responded succinctly to the news by saying it was “retiring or losing.”
“Minnesota is playing, we play to win. Minnesotan deserves a senator who fights for lower taxes, economic opportunities and a safer community,” said the National Republican Senator Commissioner. The association's chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) said in a statement Thursday.
Sean Moran is a policy reporter for Breitbart News. Follow him with x @seanmoran3.
