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Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader

Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
NPR News Friday 13 November 2026, 03:52 UTC By Jason Breslow 1 min read
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Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections — that they want "change from the status quo. credit: Stephen Maturen)

Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections — that they want "change from the status quo."

(Image credit: Stephen Maturen)

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