# Democratic Sen.-elect Flanagan backs Van Hollen over Schumer
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9 outlets covering · First listed: The Hill, Nov 13, 2026, 11:37 AM · Read it:
Democratic Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota announced Friday that she’s backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in his challenge to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to become Senate majority leader next year. “Minnesotans are demanding change. Democrats need to deliver. That starts with new voices in our leadership. I believe @ChrisVanHollen is the leader and fighter…
## Who's covering it
In the order they published:
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:03 PM: [Van Hollen will challenge Schumer to lead Senate Democrats]() — Washington Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
The Maryland Democrat said the country’s election called for change but acknowledged he is an underdog for the role.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:03 PM: [Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for majority leader]() — NBC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., announced Thursday he will run for Senate majority leader, becoming the first to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 PM: [Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader]() — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:35 PM: [Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says he will challenge Sen. Schumer for Democratic leader]() — ABC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge New York Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader in the new Congress.
- Nov 13, 2026, 5:06 AM: [Sen Bernie Sanders supports Chris Van Hollen's bid to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader post]() — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right)
Sen. Bernie Sanders is backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen for the role of Senate Democratic leader, as Van Hollen challenges Sen. Chuck Schumer for the role.
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:26 AM: [Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader]() — PBS NewsHour (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left)
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majority Leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elections.
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:46 AM: [How Sen. Chris Van Hollen plans to flex Democratic power on the foreign aid front]() — NPR (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left)
The Maryland Democrat, who's the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee, just announced he's going to run for Majority Leader. He spoke to NPR about his foreign aid vision.
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:53 AM: [Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader]() — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left)
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said in a statement that “the American people called for change” and that is why he is running.
- Nov 13, 2026, 11:37 AM: [Democratic Sen.-elect Flanagan backs Van Hollen over Schumer]() — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center)
Democratic Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota announced Friday that she’s backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in his challenge to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to become Senate majority leader next year. “Minnesotans are demanding change. Democrats need to deliver. That starts with new voices in our leadership. I believe @ChrisVanHollen is the leader and fighter…