Democratic Sen. Tina Smith will not run for re-election in Minnesota
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., announced Thursday she won't run for re-election and will instead retire after the end of her term in 2026.
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Sen. Tina Smith won't run for reelection in Minnesota next year
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Democratic Sen. Tina Smith will not run for re-election in Minnesota
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., announced Thursday she won't run for re-election and will instead retire after the end of her term in 2026.NBC News - 3h -
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announces she won't seek reelection in 2026
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