Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith ruled out a run for re-election in 2026 on Thursday, opening up a key Democratic seat during an election cycle in which the party is desperately hoping to make up lost ...

Tina Smith (D) will not run for reelection in 2026 ... Gary Peters (D) revealed last month that he wouldn’t seek another term. And it leaves an open field for her successor.

Minnesota’s Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could spark a competitive Democratic primary as the party faces a challenging ...