WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elections.

The Democrats’ congressional leaders have been handed an enormous mandate they have no interest in carrying out. The big driver of turnout in the 2026 midterms was anger. For Republicans who voted for Democrats or decided to stay home,

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is losing support from even moderate members of the Democratic caucus.