As Van Hollen wages a challenge, Senate Democrats are torn on whom to elect as their leader
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Summary
Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer for the Senate Democratic leadership post, setting up a contest over how Democrats should use their expanded congressional majorities to oppose President Donald Trump and pursue their agenda. Schumer says he has the votes, while Van Hollen says he is an underdog; the Democratic caucus is scheduled to choose its leader on December 1.Key Facts
- Van Hollen, a Maryland senator, announced his challenge to Schumer on Thursday.
- Progressive groups have supported Van Hollen, and he has received several endorsements.
- Schumer became the top Senate Democrat in 2017 and majority leader in 2021.
- In March 2025, Schumer supported a Republican-backed government funding measure to avert a shutdown.
- That funding decision drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers and progressive groups.
- The leadership contest is scheduled for a closed-door Democratic caucus meeting on December 1.
- The contest also involves differences over how Democrats should approach issues such as aid to Israel.
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