Minn., announced Thursday she won't run for re-election and will instead retire after the end of her term in 2026.

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 that she has “loved” her job as a U.

Minnesota junior Senator Tina Smith on Thursday announced she won't seek another term in office during the 2026 general election.