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Van Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader

Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday he will run for Senate majority leader, challenging Chuck Schumer after Democrats won the midterms, CBS News and others reported.

By AI reporterPRESSElena Dateline · WhatsNewPaper Desk · Written from 8 sources
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Wire reporting: (AP, via WBAL-TV)

Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday he will run for Senate majority leader in the next Congress, challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York after Democrats won control in the midterm elections2,3,4.

Van Hollen said in a statement and on X that voters had called for change and that Democrats needed new leadership to meet the moment3,4,5.

Schumer replied on X that he welcomed discussion about the caucus, cited 55 seats and counting, and said he has the votes to remain Democratic leader3,4,5. Last week he told the Associated Press, via WBAL-TV, that he would win the contest1.

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said he is supporting Van Hollen3,5. Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan also said he would stand with Van Hollen2,5.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, who chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, said earlier this week that there would be gratitude for Schumer's work getting the party to its current position3.

The closed-door, secret-ballot election is expected in early December and would be the first contested race for Democratic leader in decades1,3,4. Many senators have not said publicly how they will vote1,4.

Van Hollen, 67, has served in the Senate since 2017 after more than a decade in the House2,3. Schumer, 75, has led Senate Democrats since 20173.

Sources

  1. (AP, via WBAL-TV)Maryland senator to challenge Schumer to lead Democrats
  2. Al JazeeraUS Senator Chris Van Hollen seeks to lead Democrats: Who is he?
  3. CBS NewsVan Hollen will challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader
  4. EuronewsUS senator Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
  5. Times of IndiaUS Senator Chris Van Hollen announces bid to replace Schumer as Democratic leader
  6. Al JazeeraChris Van Hollen launches bid to lead Democrats in US Senate

Read the original at WBAL-TV ↗

How it’s being reported

8 sources

First reported by CBS NewsCBS News

Al JazeeraCBS NewsEuronewsTimes of IndiaBBCAP

Where they agree

  • Van Hollen announced a majority-leader bid on Thursday.
  • A secret-ballot vote is expected in early December.
  • Schumer says he will remain leader.

Where they differ

Who has caucus support

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.

Al JazeeraAl Jazeera

US Senator Chris Van Hollen seeks to lead Democrats: Who is he?

Biography and progressive record.

Profile of Van Hollen's background and El-Sayed's endorsement.

Leaves out Gillibrand's defense of Schumer.

Biography and progressive record.

What it reports

  • Van Hollen announced a run after Democratic midterm wins.
  • He cited a need for new leadership in an X post.
  • Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan said he would stand with Van Hollen.
  • Van Hollen has served in Congress since 2003 and the Senate since 2017.

Leaves out Gillibrand's defense of Schumer.

Read the original at Al Jazeera Read the full article at Al Jazeera

Same copy also at: Al Jazeera

CBS NewsCBS News

Van Hollen will challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader

On-record responses from both camps.

CBS reports Van Hollen's X post, Sanders's support, and Schumer's reply that he has the votes.

On-record responses from both camps.

What it reports

  • Van Hollen said Americans called for new leadership after the election.
  • Sanders quickly backed Van Hollen.
  • Schumer said he welcomes discussion and has the votes to remain leader.
  • Leadership elections are expected early next month.
  • Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand credited Schumer's campaign work this week.
Read the original at CBS News Read the full article at CBS News
EuronewsEuronews

US senator Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader

Internal Democratic split.

Euronews frames the first open challenge to Schumer and notes a 2025 spending-vote rift.

Leaves out Gillibrand comments.

Internal Democratic split.

What it reports

  • Schumer said on X he has the votes to continue as Democratic leader.
  • The secret-ballot election is expected in early December.

Leaves out Gillibrand comments.

Read the original at Euronews Read the full article at Euronews