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.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D) says she is making way for new political faces to represent Minnesota by deciding not to run for ...
Democratic Senator Tina Smith says she will not be running for reelection in 2026. That means Minnesota will have its first open U.S. Senate election since 2008. Esme Murphy has the latest.