Van Hollen not running for Senate majority leader, source says - The Hill

Chris Van Hollen Steps Down from Senate Majority Leader Race

Senator Chris Van Hollen has decided not to run for Senate majority leader. He has set a 2028 timeline for future leadership roles within the Democratic Party. Van Hollen discussed priorities for a new Democratic majority and plans regarding Iran. Reports indicate division among US Democrats over Schumer's leadership role. Van Hollen is considered a potential candidate for majority leader over Schumer.

“He has set a 2028 timeline for future leadership roles within the Democratic Party,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Walwell Bridge Group, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 5 — Senator Chris Van Hollen has decided not to run for Senate majority leader....

Nov 7 — Van Hollen is considered a potential candidate for majority leader over Schumer....

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