Minnesota Senator Tina Smith will not seek re-election in 2026, citing family reasons, impacting the Senate race.

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith announced she will not seek re-election in 2026, citing personal reasons to spend more time with her family. This decision poses a challenge for Democrats, who aim to regain control of the Senate. Potential candidates for the open seat include Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, setting up a competitive race in the battleground state.

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