Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up an open race in the blue-leaning battleground state.
Smith, who has served in the Senate since 2018, said in a video announcing her decision that “after 20 years of hard and rewarding work in the public sector, I’m ready to spend more time with my family.”
Smith was tapped to replace former Sen. Al Franken when he resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct, and she won reelection in 2020 by five points.
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