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Sen. Tina Smith not running for reelection, sparking speculation about possible successor
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/tina-smith-will-not-seek-reelection-in-2026/Minnesota U.S. Senator Tina Smith says she wants to spend more time with her four grandchildren — all born since she took office — as well as her two sons and her 94-year-old father. So, she’s decided not to run for reelection in 2026.
“This decision is not political, it is entirely personal. But it’s not lost upon me that our country is in need of strong, progressive leadership – right now maybe more than ever,” Smith said X and other social media platforms.
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