U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection.
In a social media post on Thursday, Smith, a Democrat from Minnesota, said she has "decided not to run for reelection 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. Thank you so much, Minnesota," she shared on social media.In a video she shared , she said that after 20 years in the public sector, she's ready to spend more time with her family.
"Senator Smith is also an organizer at heart. She knows we all do better when everyone has a seat at the table. Thank you, Tina, for your leadership. I look forward to continuing our work together for Minnesotans."Minnesota DFL Party released the following on Thursday: "From city hall to the halls of Congress, no one has fought harder for Minnesotans and our values than Tina Smith," said Minnesota DFL Executive Director Heidi Kraus Kaplan.
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