Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has made a significant announcement by stating that she will not seek reelection in 2026, leading to an open race in the blue-leaning battleground state.
Having served in the Senate since 2018, Smith shared in a video disclosing her choice that, "after 20 years of hard and rewarding work in the public sector, I'm ready to spend more time with my family."
Smith stepped in to replace former Senator Al Franken when he stepped down amidst accusations of sexual misconduct, and she secured reelection in 2020 with a five-point margin.