Schumer vs. Van Hollen: Who are Senate Democrats supporting for leader?
A USA TODAY article covers Sen. Chris Van Hollen's challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader after Democrats won a 55-seat majority in the 3 November 2026 midterms. Backers like Gillibrand, Gallego, and Fetterman credit Schumer's leadership, while Sanders, Slotkin, El-Sayed, and others call for change; the caucus votes in December 2026, with Schumer favored.
