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

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year.

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.

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U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D) says she is making way for new political faces to represent Minnesota by deciding not to run for re-election in 2026. That decision sets up a rare open senate race and ...

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Two Legislative special elections are set for late January.