MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year, leaving another currently Democrat-held seat open ahead of the 2026 midterm ...

Minnesota's junior U.S. Senator is not seeking reelection. Tina Smith, a Democrat, made the announcement on Thursday via a video posted on social media. Smith began her time in the Senate in 2018.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota junior Senator Tina Smith announced on her social media Thursday that she won't run for reelection in 2026. Smith, a Democrat, said the decision was "not political ...

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith (D) will not run for reelection in 2026, opening up a seat in the Democratic-leaning state, she announced Thursday. Smith said in a video posted to the social platform X ...

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) announced she will retire from the Senate in 2026, forcing Democrats to defend another seat in the midterm elections. Minnesota is a Democratic-leaning state, with Smith ...

The move could also prompt a run from Gov. Tim Walz. By Reid J. Epstein Reporting from Washington Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota, a Democrat, said on Thursday that she would not seek re-election ...

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., on Thursday morning announced that she isn't seeking reelection, paving the way for voters to choose her successor in November 2026. Smith, in a video posted to ...

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota says she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats’ hopes of retaking the Senate in 2026 ST. PAUL, Minn. -- U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of ...

Feb. 13 (UPI) --Minnesota junior Sen. Tina Smith on Thursday announced she won't seek another term in office during the 2026 general election. Smith, 66, announced her pending retirement Thursday ...

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith has announced she will not seek reelection in 2026. Smith made the announcement in a video posted to her social media accounts, citing the need to spend more time with ...

Minnesota U.S. Senator Tina Smith says she wants to spend more time with her four grandchildren — all born since she took office — as well as her two sons and her 94-year-old father.

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith ruled out a run for re-election in 2026 on Thursday, opening up a key Democratic seat during an election cycle in which the party is desperately hoping to make up lost ...