U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats‘ hopes of retaking the Senate in 2026.
Smith made the announcement on a video posted to social media. The 66-year-old said she wants to spend more time with her family after 20 years of work in the public sector.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.
Reporting by The Associated Press contributed to this story.
