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Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate Democrats, who face an increasingly challenging midterm election map as they fight to climb out of the minority.

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Democrats have to defend another open seat in tough push to win Senate majority

Democrats will have a third seat being vacated by an incumbent lawmaker in the 2026 midterms with the party trying to retake the majority from Republicans.

Fox News on MSN · 20h

GOP gears up to challenge Georgia's Dem senator in state Trump won by 2%

The GOP has identified Georgia’s U.S. Senate race in 2026 as a chance to widen its margin over Democrats in the U.S. Senate after Democrat Jeanne Shaheen announced she won't run.

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Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announces retirement in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek a fourth term next year, opening up a competitive seat for Democrats to defend in the midterm elections. “Today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026,

New York Post1d

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen becomes the latest Dem not running for re-election

previously opted against running for re-election in 2026, and Shaheen’s announcement will raise Republican hopes of picking up seats in both Michigan and New Hampshire. Senate Republicans have ...

The New York Sun16h

Buttigieg Passes on Marquee Michigan Senate Race as Democrats Prepare To Defend Their Home Turf in 2026

The open seat in Michigan further complicates Democrats’ nearly impossible path back to a Senate majority in 2026.

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Pete Buttigieg expected to make major announcement regarding his political future

Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is expected to rule out a run for the Senate in Michigan in 2026, clearing a path for a potential 2028 White House bid.

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Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says she will not seek reelection in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Democrat's retirement announcement puts another competitive race in play for the 2026 mid-term campaign.

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Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

SAUGATUCK, Mich. — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in ...

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026

Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political ...

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Cook Political Report rates Shaheen’s open seat as ‘lean Democrat’

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026.

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