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Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for Democratic leader after the midterms; Schumer said he already has the votes, ABC News, BBC and Maryland Matters reported.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York for Democratic leader of the Senate after this month's midterm elections, ABC News, the BBC, Maryland Matters and Euronews reported1,2,3,8.

Schumer, who has led Senate Democrats since 2017, said he welcomed a discussion about the caucus and that he already had the votes to remain leader1,2,3,8. ABC News said Democrats are projected to hold at least 55 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes, with Alaska still outstanding1.

Van Hollen told MS NOW he was an underdog and said he had support from at least 10 senators, ABC News reported1. In Denver on Friday he said voters had chosen change and that Democrats should be open to a different way of governing3,4,5.

Maryland Matters and WMAR reported he also said he will not run for president in 20283,5. The Philadelphia Inquirer, writing earlier, said he had also said he was considering a presidential run7. WBAL said he listed governing goals including artificial-intelligence rules, a livable minimum wage and health care, and that allies would lobby through Dec. 14.

Named support split. The BBC and ABC News said Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed backed Van Hollen; Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan also did, ABC and Maryland Matters reported1,2,3. Schumer drew public backing from Sens. Jacky Rosen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Brian Schatz, Tammy Baldwin, independent Sen. Angus King and incoming Sen. Sherrod Brown1,2,3,6,7. Maine Sen.-elect Troy Jackson had said he would not vote for Schumer, Maine Morning Star reported6. The Inquirer said many senators have not said publicly how they will vote7.

Maryland Matters said the secret-ballot vote is set for Dec. 13. ABC News said newly elected senators vote and outgoing senators do not, with 28 or 29 votes needed depending on Alaska1. WMAR said Van Hollen would need 29 votes5. Euronews and the Inquirer described it as the first open contest for the job in decades7,8. Who actually holds a majority of the caucus was not independently verified in the coverage1,3,7.

Sources

  1. ABC NewsSchumer and Van Hollen face off for Senate majority leader. What do Democrats think?
  2. BBCDemocratic Senate leader Schumer set to face leadership challenge
  3. Maryland MattersVan Hollen faces uphill battle in bid for for Senate majority leader against Schumer
  4. WBAL-TV'Voters chose change': Sen. Chris Van Hollen explains bid for majority leader
  5. WMAR 2Maryland senator seeks Senate majority leader position as Democrats debate direction
  1. Maine Morning StarKing, Jackson split over battle for US Senate majority leader
  2. The Philadelphia InquirerChris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
  3. EuronewsUS senator Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
  4. NPRWith his challenge to Schumer, Van Hollen forces a debate over Democrats' mandate
  5. New York TimesDemocrats Vie for Support in Race for Top Senate Job
  6. Alabama ReflectorBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  7. Arkansas AdvocateBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  8. Arizona MirrorVan Hollen mounts an uphill bid to unseat Schumer as Senate Democratic leader
  9. Colorado NewslineBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  10. Louisiana IlluminatorBattle for US Senate majority leader pits Van Hollen against Schumer
  11. Michigan AdvanceBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  12. Minnesota ReformerBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  13. NC NewslineBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  14. Source NMBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  15. Nevada CurrentVan Hollen says he will challenge Schumer to be next Senate majority leader
  16. Ohio Capital JournalBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  17. Oklahoma VoiceVan Hollen says he will challenge Schumer to be next Senate majority leader
  18. Rhode Island CurrentBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  19. South Dakota SearchlightBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  20. West Virginia WatchBattle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer
  21. CBS NewsMaryland Sen. Van Hollen in "listening mode" on possible Schumer challenge for majority leader
  22. The GuardianAs Van Hollen wages a challenge, Senate Democrats are torn on whom to elect as their leader
  23. The Baltimore BannerMaryland’s Van Hollen drops White House plans to focus on Senate’s top job
  24. DC News NowVan Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for majority leader
  25. WPXIVan Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying voters ‘called for change’
  26. Anchorage Daily NewsSen. Chris Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying voters ‘called for change’
  27. LAistVan Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying voters ‘called for change’
  28. KRQEVan Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for majority leader
  29. The Boston GlobeVan Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying voters ‘called for change’
  30. WBTVVan Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
  31. KSATVan Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
  32. Times of IndiaUS Senator Chris Van Hollen announces bid to replace Schumer as Democratic leader
  33. DawnDemocratic US Senator Chris Van Hollen announces run for US Senate majority leader, challenging Schumer
  34. Daily MaverickChris Van Hollen announces run for US Senate majority leader, challenging Schumer
  35. PIX11Van Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for majority leader

Read the original at ABC News ↗

How it’s being reported

34 sources

First reported by ABC NewsABC News

ABC News & affiliates · 1 stationBBCMaryland MattersWBAL-TVMaine Morning Star

Where they agree

  • Van Hollen is challenging Schumer for Democratic leader after the midterms.
  • Schumer says he has the votes to continue.
  • A closed-door caucus vote is expected in early December.
  • Several senators have endorsed each candidate; many have not spoken publicly.

Where they differ

How many votes Van Hollen needs

Whether Schumer already has a locked majority

Side by side

Each outlet's article broken down by our newsroom, in our own words. To read what they wrote, use the button under each one.

ABC NewsABC News

Schumer and Van Hollen face off for Senate majority leader. What do Democrats think?

endorsement split and 55-seat majority math

ABC News reports Van Hollen claimed support from at least 10 senators while Schumer said he already had the votes to remain leader.

Leaves out Van Hollen dropping a 2028 presidential trial balloon

endorsement split and 55-seat majority math

What it reports

  • Schumer said Democrats would hold at least 55 seats and that he had the votes to continue as leader.
  • ABC said a closed-door vote is expected in early December, with 28 or 29 votes needed depending on Alaska.

Leaves out Van Hollen dropping a 2028 presidential trial balloon

Read the original at ABC News Read the full article at ABC News
BBC

Democratic Senate leader Schumer set to face leadership challenge

Van Hollen's change message and named backers

The BBC reports Van Hollen argued voters wanted new leadership and that the winner would take the job on Jan. 4. BBC News

Leaves out seat-count math for a majority of the caucus

Van Hollen's change message and named backers

What it reports

  • Van Hollen said on X that Americans voted for change and that Democrats need new leadership.
  • Schumer said he welcomed discussion and had the votes to continue.
  • Bernie Sanders and Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed backed Van Hollen; Sens. Jacky Rosen and Kirsten Gillibrand backed Schumer.

Leaves out seat-count math for a majority of the caucus

Read the original at BBC Read the full article at BBC
Maryland MattersMaryland Matters

Van Hollen faces uphill battle in bid for for Senate majority leader against Schumer

vote date, 2028 plans, and named Senate endorsements

1 secret ballot and that Van Hollen said he will not run for president in 2028. — Maryland Matters

Maryland Matters reports a Dec. 1 secret ballot and that Van Hollen said he will not run for president in 2028.

Leaves out Van Hollen's claimed 10-senator floor

vote date, 2028 plans, and named Senate endorsements

What it reports

  • The caucus vote is described as a secret ballot on Dec. 1.
  • Brian Schatz, Angus King and Tammy Baldwin endorsed Schumer; El-Sayed and Peggy Flanagan backed Van Hollen.

Leaves out Van Hollen's claimed 10-senator floor

Read the original at Maryland Matters Read the full article at Maryland Matters
WBAL-TVWBAL-TV

'Voters chose change': Sen. Chris Van Hollen explains bid for majority leader

Denver remarks and Maryland biography

WBAL reports Van Hollen's Denver speech on a 'trust deficit' and his plan to lobby through Dec. 1.

Leaves out full list of Schumer endorsers

Denver remarks and Maryland biography

What it reports

  • Van Hollen spoke at a post-election Democratic gathering in Denver.
  • He listed agenda items including AI rules, a livable minimum wage and health care.
  • He and allies planned to lobby colleagues through Dec. 1.

Leaves out full list of Schumer endorsers

Read the original at WBAL-TV Read the full article at WBAL-TV
WMAR 2WMAR 2

Maryland senator seeks Senate majority leader position as Democrats debate direction

vote threshold and local political analysis

WMAR reports Van Hollen said he is not planning a 2028 presidential run and that he would need 29 votes.

Leaves out King and Baldwin statements

vote threshold and local political analysis

What it reports

  • WMAR said Van Hollen would need 29 votes and that Schumer has led Democrats since 2017.
  • Van Hollen called himself the underdog outside the Denver conference.

Leaves out King and Baldwin statements

Read the original at WMAR 2 Read the full article at WMAR 2
Maine Morning StarMaine Morning Star

King, Jackson split over battle for US Senate majority leader

Maine split

Maine Morning Star, using the same States Newsroom report as Maryland Matters, notes Angus King backing Schumer and Sen.-elect Troy Jackson saying he would not.

Leaves out none relative to the shared States Newsroom copy

Maine split

What it reports

  • Independent Sen. Angus King said he saw no reason to change leadership after the midterms.
  • Maine Sen.-elect Troy Jackson had told reporters he would not vote for Schumer.

Leaves out none relative to the shared States Newsroom copy

Read the original at Maine Morning Star Read the full article at Maine Morning Star