Democratic senator Tina Smith of Minnesota announced that she will not seek reelection in 2026, adding to the challenges for the Democratic party in retaking the Senate. Several Minnesota Democrats, including Tim Walz and Ilhan Omar, are considering running for the open seat. Republicans face an uphill battle to maintain their majority in the Senate.

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