Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., announced that she will not seek re-election and will retire after her term ends in 2026. In a video posted on social media, Smith thanked her supporters for their continued support and stated her decision not to run again. Smith, 66, was appointed to the Senate in 2017 after Sen. Al Franken’s resignation due to sexual misconduct allegations. She won a special election in 2018 and was re-elected in 2020 for a full six-year term. Smith has been a prominent figure in Minnesota politics, having served as the state’s lieutenant governor and as a top aide to prominent Democratic politicians. Her decision not to seek re-election in 2026 marks the end of her Senate career, which has spanned nearly a decade. Smith’s retirement will leave an open seat in the Senate, setting the stage for a closely watched race in Minnesota.
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