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Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced he will run for Senate Democratic leader against Chuck Schumer. The announcement came days after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress. Schumer says he has the votes to stay. Van Hollen said the American people called for change.
Why it matters
The vote will decide who leads Democrats in the Senate as they check President Trump.
Background
Democrats won the midterms on Nov. 3. Schumer has led them in the Senate since 2017.
The story so far
- Democrats win Texas Senate seat and governorship
- Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
Sources
- Euronews ↗Nov 12, 11:16 PM ET
- The Straits Times ↗Nov 12, 11:17 PM ET
- The Guardian ↗Nov 12, 9:30 PM ET
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