US EditionDemocrats Buzz About Potential Retirements
- Senators Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Ed Markey of Massachusetts are assessing their reelection plans ahead of the 2026 cycle.
- Merkley is undecided and expects to announce his decision within the next month, while Markey confirmed his campaign last year and rejected doubts about changing his mind.
- Both Democrats have gained seniority, with Merkley holding the leading Democratic position on the Budget Committee and Markey serving as the highest-ranking Democrat on the Small Business Committee.
- Merkley is 68 years old, Markey is 78, and four other Senate Democrats have already decided not to seek reelection in 2026.
- If Merkley and Markey pursue another term, they could further advance their leadership roles amid notable retirements in their party.
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Democrats buzz about potential retirements
The NewsFour Senate Democrats opted against reelection bids next year. Could there be more? There’s some buzz in the Democratic Caucus about two progressive senators’ futures — and they offered two different answers when asked about their future plans.Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., 68, who won his seat in 2008, told Semafor that he’s still weighing whether to run and expects to make an announcement in the second quarter, which means within the next …
Senate Democrats Buzz About Possible Retirements
"Four Senate Democrats opted against reelection bids next year. Could there be more? There’s some buzz in the Democratic Caucus about two progressive senators’ futures — and they offered two different answers when asked about their future plans," Semafor reports."Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR),
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