# Schumer leads ‘underdog’ Van Hollen in early majority leader endorsements > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3580363 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 19 outlets covering · First listed: Washington Examiner, Nov 13, 2026, 2:42 PM · Read it: More than a quarter of next year’s Senate Democrats have endorsed Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) or indicated he has their vote for majority leader, according to a Washington Examiner tally that puts him well ahead of his challenger, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). To date, 15 caucus members have publicly backed Schumer in the first ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 12, 2026, 7:59 PM: [Van Hollen launches challenge to Schumer for Senate majority leader]() — MS NOW (TV network, United States, rated Left) The Maryland senator says Democrats need a new strategy and a new leader, even after a midterm wave that gave the party a large majority in the upper chamber that few saw coming. - 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, 8:03 PM: [Van Hollen takes on Schumer for majority leader after Democrats flip Senate]() — Yahoo News (Digital news, United States, rated Lean left) - 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, 8:05 PM: [Chris Van Hollen Set to Challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader]() — New York Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean left) Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has emerged as a favorite of Democrats seeking an alternative to Senator Chuck Schumer, who says he has the votes to win. - Nov 12, 2026, 8:06 PM: [Chris Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader]() — Axios (Digital news, United States, rated Center) Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced Thursday that he'll challenge Chuck Schumer for majority leader.Why it matters: Van Hollen's bid gives grassroots activists nearly three weeks to pressure Senate Democrats before they cast secret ballots in the Dec. 1 leadership election.The attempt to oust Schumer (D-N.Y.) underscores that deep divisions are plaguing the Democratic Party despite its overwhelming midterm success.Van Hollen (D-Md.) has served in the Senate since 2017 and has been in Congress since 2003.Schumer has been the Senate Democratic leader since 2017 and has served in the Senate since… - Nov 12, 2026, 8:14 PM: [Van Hollen will challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader]() — CBS News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced Thursday that he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader. - Nov 12, 2026, 8:15 PM: [Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom, rated Lean left) Maryland Democrat challenges party leader after midterms sweep, saying: ‘The American people called for change’Chris Van Hollen, the Democratic senator 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.Van Hollen said in a statement that “the American people called for change” and that is why he is running. - Nov 12, 2026, 8:43 PM: [Van Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for majority leader]() — The Hill (Newspaper, United States, rated Center) Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said he would challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for the role of majority leader on Thursday, setting up a showdown in the upper chamber as Democrats prepare to retake the majority. In a post to the social platform X, Van Hollen called for “new leadership” in the Senate.… - Nov 12, 2026, 9:17 PM: [Lefty Dem Chris Van Hollen challenging Schumer for Senate Majority leader, arguing voters ‘called for change’]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) Van Hollen’s challenge comes after he said he was considering a bid and after Schumer has said he has the necessary support to win. - Nov 12, 2026, 9:52 PM: [Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader]() — NPR (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left) Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections — that they want "change from the status quo." - Nov 13, 2026, 3:55 AM: [Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Majority Leader]() — Time (Magazine, United States, rated Lean left) The senator from Maryland answered calls from progressives for new Democratic leadership, but Schumer insists he has the votes to stay in charge of the caucus. - Nov 13, 2026, 4:00 AM: [Who Will Lead the New Congress? Van Hollen vs. Schumer]() — The Nation (Magazine, United States, rated Left) Robert L. Borosage Can the bluenami clean its own house? - 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, 9:02 AM: [Schumer Challenged for Senate Majority Leader]() — Daily Signal (Digital news, United States, rated Right) Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., announced he is challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for the role of Senate majority leader. “In this election, Americans called on us to unrig an economy rigged against working people & fueled by political corruption,” Van Hollen wrote on X. “To deliver, we need new leadership. This isn’t about any... - 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, 1:02 PM: [Schumer and Van Hollen face off for Senate majority leader. What do Democrats think?]() — ABC News (TV network, United States, rated Lean left) Within moments of Chris Van Hollen announcing his intent to challenge Chuck Schumer in a race to lead next year’s Senate Democratic majority, endorsements began flying. - Nov 13, 2026, 2:42 PM: [Schumer leads ‘underdog’ Van Hollen in early majority leader endorsements]() — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States, rated Lean right) More than a quarter of next year’s Senate Democrats have endorsed Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) or indicated he has their vote for majority leader, according to a Washington Examiner tally that puts him well ahead of his challenger, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). To date, 15 caucus members have publicly backed Schumer in the first