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Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader post
Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen has announced a leadership challenge against Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader as Democrats prepare to take the chamber.
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced a challenge against Chuck Schumer for the position of Senate majority leader ahead of the chamber's majority shift in January. Van Hollen stated that the American people called for change and new leadership during the election, setting up a contest between a progressive and a centrist incumbent. Schumer responded by stating he has the necessary support and votes to continue serving as the Democratic leader and looks forward to delivering for the American people. The closed-door, secret-ballot election is scheduled for early December, marking the first contested leadership race for the party in decades.
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