Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says he will challenge Sen. Schumer for Democratic leader

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge New York Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader in the new Congress.In a social media post, Van Hollen said the party needs "new leadership" following the midterm elections in which Democrats won enough seats to take control of the chamber.Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., speaks during the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration; the United States Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives the on Capitol Hill, Tuesday May 12, 2026, in Washington.Jose Luis Magana/AP"This isn't about any one person – it’s about answering that call," Van Hollen said in the post.Popular ReadsThis is a developing story. Please check back for updates.