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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., seen above on Aug. 8, 2026 in St. Paul, Minn., has announced he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for Senate Majority Leader.
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Kansas Democrat Cindy Holscher speaks to reporters after casting her ballot during early voting at a polling location on October 31, 2026 in Kansas City.
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