Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year.

Smith is the second Democratic senator to announce their retirements ahead of the midterms in 2026, when the party wants to contend for the majority but faces obstacles.

Minnesota congresswoman Smith said the decision to step out of the race for 2026 is “not political, it is entirely personal.” ...

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection is setting off a scramble by potential candidates in both major political parties to fill the seat ...

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday that she will not be seeking re-election. Smith made her ...

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat ...

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is seeking a higher office. After Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announced that she will not be ...

Minnesota has its first open-seat Senate race since 2006. Many candidates are giving it a look and both parties say they’re ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) suggested Friday that open Senate seats in Michigan and Minnesota could serve as ...

Well-known Florida state Democratic Sen. Geraldine Thompson passed away on Thursday after complications from knee replacement surgery.