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

López Franzen is the second Democrat to announce a run for outgoing Sen. Tina Smith’s seat, joining Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

David Bergstein, a spokesperson for the Senate Democratic campaign arm, said in a statement that the midterm map “is ripe with offensive opportunities Democrats can take advantage of” plus ...

Add Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig to the list of Democrats considering bids to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith in Minnesota ...

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 in 2026, creating another open seat for her ...

Minnesota’s Democratic Sen ... primary as the party faces a challenging Senate map next year. “I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2026,” Smith wrote on social ...

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s departure will add another Senate seat for Democrats to defend without an incumbent after Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of Minnesota ...

Enforcement of bans may vary by state; New le; Map: Axios Visuals The national political fight over transgender youth competing in girls' sports lands at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday. Driving the ...

Other Democrats are reportedly eyeing the exit as the Senate map points to a Republican majority for years to come.

Ahead of the scheduled vote today, critics of the budget have warned that should the budget get approved, it would result in the "gutting" of Medicaid.

Two years after Gov. Tim Walz signed free school meals into law, Mankato district Nutrition Services Director Darcy Stueber is in Washington D.C. this week to advocate for ...