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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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan announces intent to run for U.S. Senate

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.
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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announces she won't seek reelection in 2026

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith (D) will not run for reelection in 2026, opening up a seat in the Democratic-leaning state, she announced Thursday. Smith said in a video posted to the social platform X ...
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