Sen. Tina Smith reflects on 10 years in office, what she will do after 2026
- U.S. Senator Tina Smith has served for 10 years and will not seek re-election in 2026, wanting to spend more time with family and engage in community work after leaving office.
- Smith expressed pride in her work on key legislation, including the Inflation Reduction Act and clean energy initiatives.
- She plans to focus on her family and community through grassroots organizing after leaving office in January 2027.
- Smith mentioned a desire for a break from campaigning, stating, 'I wouldn't be able to do what I'm doing right this minute if I were running.
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Sen. Tina Smith reflects on 10 years in office, what she will do after 2026
ST. PAUL — From a young age, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith was taught to be civic-minded, but never imagined she'd be where she is now — preparing to close out two terms in Congress and 10 years in public office. Smith moved around a lot, growing up in New Mexico, Alaska and California. Her parents were always very politically active — her dad on the school board and her mom with the League of Women Voters. “There was kind of this ethic that there's more…
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