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Smith said there’s “a deep bench of talent” in the state and she wanted to make an announcement early on so that Democrats had time to launch their campaigns.

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February 13, 2025

Tina Smith to retire, plus Kennedy, Rollins confirmed as Senate chugs along

Bad news for Senate Democrats: Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith stunned Washington and St. Paul by announcing today that she won’t run for reelection in 2026, putting another Democratic seat in play in what’s already a challenging election cycle for the minority party.

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