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Ilhan Omar and Tim Walz being floated to replace Tina Smith in Senate

Tina Smith, the Democratic U.S. Senator from Minnesota, announced her retirement effective next year to spend more time with her family, stating, "This decision is not political, it is entirely personal."
Potential candidates for Smith's Senate seat include Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar, according to sources.
Minnesota has not had an open-seat Senate race since 2006, making Smith's decision significant for national attention.
Senator Amy Klobuchar expressed optimism about finding a suitable replacement, saying, "I’m actually excited to make room for new leaders to step into this role.

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Albert Lea Tribune

An open Minnesota Senate seat is enticing to plenty but unclear how many will take plunge - Albert Lea Tribune

By Clay Masters, Minnesota Public Radio News U.S. Senate seats don’t come open all that often in Minnesota with no incumbent seeking six more years. So it’s no surprise that Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s decision to stand aside in 2026 has touched off a flurry of activity by potential candidates. Minnesota hasn’t had an open-seat Senate race since 2006, and that could put it in the national spotlight as well. Smith announced Thursday she wil…

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REPORT: Tim Walz Floats New Run For Office After Term As Governor Ends

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is reportedly eyeing a run for U.S. Senate after his current term in the governor’s mansion expires. The report comes after Senator Tina Smith announced that she would not be seeking another term in 2026. Walz, who unsuccessfully ran for vice president back in November, could also run for an another term as governor if he chooses to do so. If he does decide to hop in the race, he would be joining an already somewhat f…

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Democrat Sen Tina Smith of Resigns for ‘Entirely Personal’ Reasons as GOP Grows Stronger in Minnesota

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) has announced her resignation after deciding not to run for reelection at the end of her term in 2026. The post Democrat Sen Tina Smith of Resigns for ‘Entirely Personal’ Reasons as GOP Grows Stronger in Minnesota appeared first on Slay News.

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Democratic Senator Announces She Is Not Running for Re-Election - News Addicts

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday that she will not be seeking re-election. Smith made her announcement in a post on social media platform X. “I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the United States Senate in 2026,” she said. “This job has been the honor of a lifetime. For the rest […] The post Democratic Senator Announces She Is Not Running for Re-Election appeared first on News Addicts.

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Minnesota Gov. Walz Weighs Senate Bid To Succeed Tina Smith

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith announced on Thursday that she will not seek re-election in 2026, which now opens the door for failed Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz.

8 days ago·San Diego, United States

Here’s The ‘Deep Bench’ Of Minnesota Democrats Who Could Run For Senate

Minnesota hasn’t had a Republican senator since Norm Coleman lost his re-election bid in 2008, but Minnesota Republicans might have their best chance since then to win a Senate seat after Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced on Thursday that she will not run for re-election in 2026. The GOP is already excited about the opportunity ...

8 days ago·Nashville, United States

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