Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend another open seat in next year's midterms.

The proposal from House Republicans would require a two-thirds majority vote to pass legislation during lame duck.

The centrist Democrat would be a strong contender, but she's not the only one considering the newly open seat.

It’s hard to imagine a worst first month for Senate Democrats trying to win back the majority in 2026. Gary Peters and Tina ...

The Regulatory Affairs Committee voted 6-4 to send the proposal to the full Senate, which could take up the measure later ...

Senate Bill 8 is now sitting in the Senate, which remained in session eight days before new minimum wage and paid sick leave laws take effect. Six Democrats voted yes, one abstained and four ...

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek a second full term next year, opening up a seat in a Democratic-leaning state.

Minnesota’s Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could ...

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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith ruled out a run for reelection in 2026 on Thursday, opening up a key Democratic seat during an ...

Anthony Hudson of Grand Blanc Township is the second Republican to announce a campaign for governor after Michigan Senate ...