“I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2026. This job has been the honor of a lifetime. For the rest of my term, I’ll work as hard as I can for Minnesotans and our country,” she said in a post on X in February.
“This job has been the honor of a lifetime. For the rest of my term, I’ll work as hard as I can for Minnesotans and our country,” the senator said in a video.
“After 20 years of hard and rewarding work in the public sector, I’m ready to spend more time with my family,” Smith added.
Omar’s announcement occurs amid speculation that her “Squad” colleague, New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, may contest Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer for his Senate position.
A survey by Data for Progress indicates that Ocasio-Cortez is ahead of Schumer by 19 points in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic primary contest. Despite Schumer maintaining his position as the leader of his party in the Senate, his support among the party’s base seems to be swiftly diminishing.
From March 26 to 31, 767 probable Democratic primary voters in New York were surveyed on their support in a hypothetical primary contest between Schumer and Ocasio-Cortez. The findings were notable: 55% supported Ocasio-Cortez, whilst just 36% selected Schumer. Continue reading…