# Van Hollen, a former Schumer ally, runs against the establishment he once helped lead > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/3775450 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 5 outlets covering · First listed: MS NOW, Nov 13, 2026, 6:08 PM · Read it: Young Democratic operatives cheered his call to shake up the party, but the colleagues who will decide the race are keeping their cards close. ## 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, 8:43 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 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, 2:10 PM: [The senators who could join Van Hollen's insurgency against Schumer]() — Axios (Digital news, United States, rated Center) - Nov 13, 2026, 6:08 PM: [Van Hollen, a former Schumer ally, runs against the establishment he once helped lead]() — MS NOW (TV network, United States, rated Left) Young Democratic operatives cheered his call to shake up the party, but the colleagues who will decide the race are keeping their cards close.