Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
Maryland Democrat challenges party leader after midterms sweep, saying: βThe American people called for changeβ
Maryland Democrat challenges party leader after midterms sweep, saying: βThe American people called for changeβ
The Maryland Democrat, who's the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee, just announced he's going to run for Majority Leader post. He spoke to NPR about his foreign aid vision.
Van Hollen's entry into the race follows Democratic sweeps in elections and challenges veteran leader Schumer.
Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections β that they want "change from the status quo."
Majority Democratsβ Whatβs Next conference brings lawmakers and potential 2028 contenders to Denver.