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Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate Democrats, who face an increasingly challenging midterm election map as they fight to climb out of the minority.

The Baltimore Sun · 9h

Democrats have to defend another open seat in uphill battle to win Senate majority

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s departure will add another Senate seat for Democrats to defend without an incumbent after Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of Minnesota

Washington Examiner on MSN · 19h

Democrats see silver lining in wave of Senate retirements

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was the latest to reveal she would not seek reelection on the heels of similar announcements from Sens. Gary Peters and Tina Smith.

Michigan, Pete Buttigieg and Senate

Associated Press News on MSN · 21h

Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.

NBC News on MSN · 9h

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate or governor in Michigan

Buttigieg wrote that he "seriously" considered running for office in 2026 but that the Democratic Party has a "deep and talented bench in Michigan."

New York Daily News · 14h

Pete Buttigieg skipping Michigan Senate run, eyeing 2028 presidential bid

Pete Buttigieg is skipping the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat as he eyes a possible Democratic presidential run in 2028. The trailblazing former transportation secretary announced his decision not to run for the Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of Sen. Gary Peters in a blog post on Thursday.

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Whole Hog Politics: Your way-too-early Senate race ratings

Tariffs tax approval; Dems jockey for 2028 position; Elon-gated; Biden hemmed in Harris; a wild commute As Senate Democrats agonize over whether to help Republicans avoid a government ...

The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter15h

Don’t Jump to Conclusions About Democratic Open Senate Seats

On its face, the fact that three Democratic senators representing competitive states have announced their retirements should ...

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Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near

After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to ...

19hon MSN

Pete Buttigieg passes on bid for Michigan Senate and governor, setting up possible 2028 run

Pete Buttigieg is expected to forgo a run for Michigan’s open US Senate seat in 2026, according to two people familiar with ...

Axios1d

Scoop: Rep. Chris Pappas eyes newly open Senate seat

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) is "definitely considering" running to replace Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in 2026 after she ...

Latin Times on MSN1d

Jeanne Shaheen Joins Growing List of Democrats Leaving Their Long-Held Senate Seats Vulnerable to Republicans

Three Democratic senators won't seek re-election in the next cycle, adding to the party's challenging scenario to regain ...

RealClearPolling on MSN3d

Looking Ahead: GOP Likely To Maintain Control of Senate in 2026

As President Trump continues to govern through executive orders, many of them highly controversial, Democrats are already ...

Daily Post Nigeria on MSN2d

Senate orders INEC to conduct by-elections for Anambra, Edo vacant seats

The Senate on Tuesday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct by-elections to fill the ...

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