Battle for US Senate majority leader sets off with Van Hollen uphill challenge to Schumer

By jnorman@statesnewsroom.com, States Newsroom · November 13, 2026

WASHINGTON — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has a considerable amount of support to shore up if he wants to become majority leader next Congress, a role New York Sen. Chuck Schumer appears far more likely to secure when votes are cast behind closed doors Dec. 1. Van Hollen, a senior member of the Appropriations…

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