Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend ...

Democratic vice-presidential nominee also could run for another term as the state’s governor.

Minn., announced Thursday she won't run for re-election and will instead retire after the end of her term in 2026.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her ...

Minnesota’s Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could ...

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, the first Democrat to jump into what could ...

It’s hard to imagine a worst first month for Senate Democrats trying to win back the majority in 2026. Gary Peters and Tina ...

Ms. Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota, will leave open another seat for her party to defend next year as it confronts an uphill battle to retake the Senate.

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek a second full term next year, opening up a seat in a Democratic-leaning state.

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan made clear she plans to run. She will likely face several other Democrats.

Sen. Tina Smith said she wants to spend more time with her family after 20 years of work in the public sector.

Her decision will likely complicate Democrats' plans to retake control of the Senate next year because they will have to defend her seat in an open race, ...