Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying voters 'called for change'

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Original Load Date Nov. 12, 2026, 10 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 12, 2026, 10 p.m.
Original URL https://abc7ny.com/post/chris-van-hollen-challenge-chuck-schumer-senate-democratic-leader/20037297/

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WASHINGTON -- Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elections. Van Hollen said in a statement that "the Ame...