Van Hollen launches challenge to Schumer for Senate majority leader
MS NOW reports that Sen. Chris Van Hollen launched a bid on 12 November 2026 to oust Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate majority leader after Democrats won a large midterm majority, with the December caucus vote decided by secret ballot. At least six senators publicly oppose Schumer, who aides say already has the commitments he needs, while Van Hollen says he has more than 10 and calls himself the underdog.
