Van Hollen calls to abolish Senate filibuster, rules out 2028 White House bid
Van Hollen says Democrats need a new approach after winning 55 seats, and he has the backing of several progressives in the leadership fight.
- On Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced he is no longer considering a 2028 presidential run, focusing instead on his bid to unseat Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer as majority leader.
- Van Hollen's challenge exposes a party rift dating to spring 2025, when Schumer sided with Republicans on a spending vote. While Schumer, 75, remains the favorite, many Democrats are agitating for generational change from Van Hollen, 67.
- Speaking at a Denver conference, Van Hollen urged Democrats to pursue an aggressive agenda and "go toe to toe" with President Donald Trump. He also pushed for ending the Senate filibuster to advance legislative goals.
- Schumer stated Thursday he has the votes to retain his position, emphasizing his success in securing a 55-seat majority. He remains confident in leading the new Democratic majority and delivering for the American people.
- The leadership race, decided by secret ballot on Dec. 1, divides the caucus between those favoring Schumer's experience and supporters of Van Hollen, including Sens. Bernie Sanders, Jeff Merkley, and Sens.-elect Abdul El-Sayed and Peggy Flanagan.
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Van Hollen mounts an uphill bid to unseat Schumer as Senate Democratic leader
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Battle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has a considerable amount of support to shore up if he wants to become majority leader next Congress, a role New York Sen. Chuck Schumer appears far more likely to secure when votes are cast behind closed doors Dec. 1. Van Hollen, a senior member of the Appropriations […]
Battle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer • West Virginia Watch
WASHINGTON — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has a considerable amount of support to shore up if he wants to become majority leader next Congress, a role New York Sen. Chuck Schumer appears far more likely to secure when votes are cast behind closed doors Dec. 1.
Van Hollen rules out White House run as he mounts bid to replace Schumer as Senate leader – WTOP News
DENVER (AP) — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Friday that he’s no longer considering a run for the White House and will focus instead on his bid to become Senate majority leader as he makes the case to Democratic colleagues. A day after he announced a challenge to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Van...
Van Hollen rules out White House run as he mounts bid to replace Schum
DENVER (AP) — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Friday that he’s no longer considering a run for the White House and will focus instead on his bid to become Senate majority leader as he makes the
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