Some incoming Democratic senators say they won't back Chuck Schumer as leader; Schumer says he will be reelected
Several incoming Democratic senators, including Annie Andrews and Abdul El-Sayed, say they want new leadership rather than Chuck Schumer. Schumer says he will be reelected. Chris Van Hollen calls for an open debate first, and allies credit Schumer for the wins.
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Overview
Chuck Schumer, a Democratic senator from New York, has led Senate Democrats since 2017, as majority leader during Joe Biden's presidency and as minority leader since 2025.
Democrats won control of the Senate in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, with at least 54 seats and the Alaska and Mississippi races still uncalled as of November 5. Senate Democrats are expected to choose their leader in early December by secret ballot, with the senators-elect taking part. Schumer needs the support of a majority of the caucus.
During their campaigns, several Democratic Senate candidates said they would not back Schumer as leader, including Adam Hamilton of Kansas, Troy Jackson of Maine and Juliana Stratton of Illinois. Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan said he would support Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. James Talarico of Texas did not commit either way.
Van Hollen said on November 5 that he was not looking to be the next Democratic leader. As of November 6, no senator had announced a challenge to Schumer. The progressive groups Indivisible and Our Revolution called on senators to choose new leadership.
People in this case
- Chuck SchumerDirectly involved
Annie AndrewsDirectly involved
Chris Van HollenDirectly involved
Abdul El-SayedDirectly involved
Timeline
7 timeline entries on this page. Dates: November 3, 2026 to November 5, 2026
November 2026
Democrats win control of the Senate
Incident
Democrats win a Senate majority in the midterm elections, with 54 seats including two independents who caucus with them and the Alaska and Mississippi races not yet called.
[01]NPR
NPR reports Chuck Schumer's November 4 remarks outside the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, where he called the results a generational remake of the Senate map. It says Democrats have a 54-seat majority, including two independents, with the Alaska and Mississippi races not yet called.
2026 midterms: Schumer heralds 'generational remake' of Senate · NPRFull articleSchumer says he will be reelected majority leader
Claim
At a press conference at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee headquarters, Schumer calls the results a generational remake of the Senate map. Asked about senators-elect who say they will not vote for him, he says he will be reelected majority leader.
[02]Fox News
Fox News video of Chuck Schumer's November 4, 2026, press conference at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee headquarters in Washington. Near the end, a reporter asks how he will deal with winning candidates who said they would not vote for him, naming Adam Hamilton, Troy Jackson and Abdul El-Sayed. Schumer answers that the issue is not him and that he will be reelected majority leader.
Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader' · Fox News4:02 to 4:21 (question about senators-elect who say they will not vote for him, and his answer)[03]Fox News
Fox News Digital reports Schumer's November 4 press conference, where he said he would be selected as majority leader in the next Congress. It reports that no incumbent Democratic senator had publicly said they would oppose him, and it names five newly elected senators who had: Adam Hamilton, Juliana Stratton, Troy Jackson, Peggy Flanagan and Abdul El-Sayed.
Van Hollen says no one should commit to a leader before an agenda is agreed
Reaction
Sen. Chris Van Hollen tells Bloomberg that no one should commit to anybody as the next Democratic leader without first discussing how the party plans to advance an ambitious agenda.
[04]Common Dreams
Common Dreams reports Chris Van Hollen's interview with Bloomberg, in which he said no one should commit to anybody as the next Democratic leader without commitments on an agenda. It also reports calls from Indivisible and Our Revolution for new leadership and quotes Peggy Flanagan's November 4 call for new leadership.
Van Hollen Says No Rubber Stamp for Schumer as Majority Leader Without Support for 'Bold Agenda' · Common DreamsFull articleIndivisible calls for an open contest for party leader
Reaction
The progressive group Indivisible, campaigning against what it calls a Schumer coronation, sends a memo saying the choice of party leader must be an open question.
[05]Truthout
Truthout reports Abdul El-Sayed's CNN interview, in which he said Chris Van Hollen would be an amazing Senate majority leader, and Van Hollen's remarks to Bloomberg and on a call with Indivisible. It quotes a memo Indivisible sent on November 5 calling for an open leadership contest.
El-Sayed Backs Van Hollen for Senate Leader as Calls to Replace Schumer Grow · TruthoutFull articleEl-Sayed says on CNN that Van Hollen would be an amazing majority leader
Reaction
Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed tells CNN that he backs Sen. Chris Van Hollen and that Van Hollen would be an amazing Senate majority leader if he chose to run.
[05]Truthout
Truthout reports Abdul El-Sayed's CNN interview, in which he said Chris Van Hollen would be an amazing Senate majority leader, and Van Hollen's remarks to Bloomberg and on a call with Indivisible. It quotes a memo Indivisible sent on November 5 calling for an open leadership contest.
El-Sayed Backs Van Hollen for Senate Leader as Calls to Replace Schumer Grow · TruthoutFull article[06]Maryland Sen. Van Hollen eyes 2028 presidential bid, declines to endorse Schumer as Senate Majority Leader
FOX 5 DC article and video of a live interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen on November 5, 2026. Van Hollen says he is not looking to be the next Democratic leader, that the caucus should hold a full and open debate before choosing its next leader, and that whoever leads should commit to ending the war in Iran and passing an economic agenda. The segment opens with a clip of Abdul El-Sayed on CNN saying he backs Van Hollen.
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen eyes 2028 presidential bid, declines to endorse Schumer as Senate Majority LeaderArticle and video of the live FOX 5 DC interview; leadership answers from 0:33 to 3:01 of the videoVan Hollen says he is not seeking the leadership and calls for an open debate
Reaction
In a live interview on FOX 5 DC, Van Hollen says he is not looking to be the next Democratic leader and that the caucus should hold a full and open debate before choosing one.
[06]Maryland Sen. Van Hollen eyes 2028 presidential bid, declines to endorse Schumer as Senate Majority Leader
FOX 5 DC article and video of a live interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen on November 5, 2026. Van Hollen says he is not looking to be the next Democratic leader, that the caucus should hold a full and open debate before choosing its next leader, and that whoever leads should commit to ending the war in Iran and passing an economic agenda. The segment opens with a clip of Abdul El-Sayed on CNN saying he backs Van Hollen.
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen eyes 2028 presidential bid, declines to endorse Schumer as Senate Majority LeaderArticle and video of the live FOX 5 DC interview; leadership answers from 0:33 to 3:01 of the videoAndrews says it is time for generational change
Reaction
Asked in a Fox News interview whether she would vote for Schumer, Senator-elect Annie Andrews says it is time for a generational change on both sides of the aisle.
[07]The National News Desk
The National News Desk reports Annie Andrews's answer, in a Fox News interview, to whether she would vote for Chuck Schumer. It also quotes Chris Van Hollen saying he is not looking to be the next Democratic leader, Abdul El-Sayed on CNN, and Schumer's November 4 remarks, and says Senate Democrats will likely choose their leader early next month.
Senator-elect Annie Andrews open to opposing Schumer's leadership bid · The National News DeskFull article
Claims
Claims separate what was said from what is contested. Follow each source for the original wording and context.
What's disputed
Disputed claim
Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
What is disputed
Several Democratic senators-elect said they would not support Schumer for leader, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen called for an open debate before the vote. As of November 6, no senator had announced a challenge. Senate Democrats are expected to vote by secret ballot in early December, and Schumer needs the support of a majority of the caucus.
Sources (2)
- 'I'll be reelected as majority leader,' Schumer says · Roll CallFull article
Response record
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Annie AndrewsSenator-elect from South Carolina, in a Fox News interviewDirectly involvedBefore this statement
The National News Desk reports that Andrews was asked whether she would vote for Schumer, who it says enlisted Democratic candidates in several states that helped flip control of the chamber.
"I still very much believe that it's time for a generational change on both sides of the aisle"
CondemnedResponding to: Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
Full statement and sources
Asked in a Fox News interview whether she would vote for Chuck Schumer, Andrews says she still believes it is time for a generational change on both sides of the aisle.
After the statement
The National News Desk reports that Senate Democrats will likely choose their leader early next month and that Schumer has no clear opponent yet.
Senator-elect Annie Andrews open to opposing Schumer's leadership bid · The National News DeskFull articleWhy this label?
The reference point is Chuck Schumer remaining Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. Asked whether she would back him, Andrews restates her call for generational change in leadership, which opposes his continuing as leader.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Chris Van HollenDemocratic senator from Maryland, in a live interview on FOX 5 DCDirectly involvedBefore this statement
Van Hollen tells FOX 5 DC that he is not looking to be the next Democratic leader and that he is kicking the tires on a 2028 presidential campaign.
"I think it's important that the Senate Democratic Caucus have a full and open debate before we select the next leader, whoever that may be. I don't think it should be automatic."
Mixed or conditionalResponding to: Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
Full statement and sources
Van Hollen declines to commit his support to Schumer and says the caucus should hold a full and open debate before choosing its next leader. He says he is not seeking the job himself and that whoever leads should commit to ending the war in Iran and passing an economic agenda.
After the statement
He says whoever becomes majority leader should commit to doing everything possible to end the war in Iran and to pass an aggressive kitchen table agenda, and that the caucus, including its new members, should ask anyone seeking the post what the plan is.
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen eyes 2028 presidential bid, declines to endorse Schumer as Senate Majority LeaderArticle and video of the live FOX 5 DC interview; leadership answers from 0:33 to 3:01 of the videoWhy this label?
The reference point is Chuck Schumer remaining Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. Van Hollen neither backs nor rejects Schumer. He makes his support for any leader depend on an open debate and a commitment to a common plan, which is a conditional position.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Peter WelchDemocratic senator from Vermont, in an interview with the Associated PressBefore this statement
The AP reports that senators in Schumer's caucus are sticking by him while many are agitating for change, and that Chris Van Hollen told the AP that Democrats need an open and honest discussion about the next leader.
"has to adjust and open things up and take into account the criticism of our efforts"
Mixed or conditionalResponding to: Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
Full statement and sources
In an interview with the AP, Welch says Schumer has to adjust, open things up and take criticism into account. He says there is no indication of a leadership challenge and that Schumer did an incredible job on the campaign.
After the statement
Welch says there is no indication of a leadership challenge and that Schumer did an incredible job on this campaign.
Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows · Associated PressFull articleWhy this label?
The reference point is Chuck Schumer remaining Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. Welch praises Schumer's campaign work and sees no challenge coming, while saying Schumer must change how he leads. The statement combines support and criticism.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Chuck SchumerSenate Minority Leader and Democratic senator from New York, at a press conference at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee headquartersDirectly involvedBefore this statement
At a press conference the day after the election, CNN's Manu Raju asks Schumer how he will deal with winning candidates who say they will not vote for him, naming Adam Hamilton, Troy Jackson and Abdul El-Sayed.
"the issue is not me. I'll be re-elected as majority leader. But the issue is focusing on the American people and what they want"
Defended or excusedResponding to: Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
Full statement and sources
Asked how he will deal with winning Senate candidates who say they will not vote for him, Schumer says the issue is not him, predicts he will be reelected majority leader and says the focus should be on what the American people want.
After the statement
Fox News reports that Schumer at first resisted questions about the inner workings of the Senate, including the filibuster, and gave this answer the second time he was asked whether he would lead Senate Democrats next year.
Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader' · Fox News4:02 to 4:21 (question about senators-elect who say they will not vote for him, and his answer)Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader' · Fox NewsFull articleIncoming Freshman Senators Call for New Leadership to Replace Top Democrat Chuck Schumer · Democracy Now!Headline item, November 6, 2026Why this label?
The reference point is Chuck Schumer remaining Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. Schumer predicts he will be reelected and says the question is not about him, which defends his continuing as leader.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Abdul El-SayedSenator-elect from Michigan, in an interview with The BulwarkDirectly involvedBefore this statement
Bulwark interviewer Jonathan Cohn notes that El-Sayed has said he supports Sen. Chris Van Hollen and asks whether anyone from leadership has reached out to him. El-Sayed first says he is interested in the health, education, labor and pensions committee and in small business.
"I want new leadership, and I want leadership that is focused on getting money out of politics"
CondemnedResponding to: Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
Full statement and sources
In an interview with The Bulwark after his election, El-Sayed says he has spoken with Schumer during the race and wants new leadership focused on getting money out of politics, putting money in people's pockets and passing Medicare for All. He says he wants to see who else will run.
After the statement
He adds that at the end of the day a vote is a choice between two or more options and that he wants to see who else is willing to put their hat in the ring.
Abdul El-Sayed Makes It Clear He Wants Schumer OUT · The BulwarkAbout 11:50 to 12:24 (question about committees and leadership, and his answer)Incoming Freshman Senators Call for New Leadership to Replace Top Democrat Chuck Schumer · Democracy Now!Headline item, November 6, 2026Why this label?
The reference point is Chuck Schumer remaining Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. El-Sayed says he wants new leadership, which opposes Schumer continuing in the post, while noting that a vote depends on who else runs.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Peggy FlanaganSenator-elect from Minnesota, on a press callBefore this statement
Roll Call reports that Flanagan, asked on NBC's Meet the Press NOW in August whether she would support Schumer, said it was time for new leadership.
"Many of us were elected who refused corporate PAC money, who are beholden only to the people who elected us, and are ready to fight for bold change. And so I think it's time for new leadership"
CondemnedResponding to: Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
Full statement and sources
On a press call the day after the election, Flanagan says many of the newly elected senators refused corporate PAC money and are ready to fight for bold change, and that it is time for new leadership.
After the statement
Roll Call reports that the leadership election will likely take place in early December by secret ballot, with the senators-elect taking part.
'I'll be reelected as majority leader,' Schumer says · Roll CallFull articleWhy this label?
The reference point is Chuck Schumer remaining Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. Flanagan, who said in August that it was time for new leadership when asked about supporting Schumer, repeats that call, which opposes his continuing as leader.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
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Troy JacksonDemocratic Senate nominee in Maine, speaking to reportersBefore this statement
Roll Call reports that Jackson made the remark to reporters on the Monday before the election, which he went on to win against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
"I've already said that I told Sen. Schumer that I'm gonna support somebody else. It's no different now."
CondemnedResponding to: Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
Full statement and sources
Speaking to reporters the day before the election, Jackson says he has told Schumer he will support somebody else for leader and that nothing has changed.
After the statement
He says he would push Schumer to deliver on health care changes such as Medicare for All.
'I'll be reelected as majority leader,' Schumer says · Roll CallFull articleWhy this label?
The reference point is Chuck Schumer remaining Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. Jackson says he will support another candidate, which opposes Schumer continuing as leader.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocratic senator from Rhode Island, in remarks quoted by PoliticoBefore this statement
Politico reports the day before the election that senators and aides across the caucus agree Schumer is a shoo-in to return as leader if Democrats win the majority.
"Schumer delivering a Democratic Senate certainly justifies another term as leader"
Defended or excusedResponding to: Chuck Schumer will be reelected majority leader when Senate Democrats choose their leader for the new Congress.
Full statement and sources
Before the election, Whitehouse says that Schumer delivering a Democratic Senate would justify another term as leader. After the election, The Washington Post cites the statement among Democrats who plan to support Schumer.
After the statement
After the election, The Washington Post reports the statement among those of Democrats who plan to support Schumer, while several incoming senators had not committed to him.
No clear challengers for Chuck Schumer's post, barring a midterm catastrophe · PoliticoOpening paragraphsSchumer poised to lead Senate again after surviving Democratic backlash · The Washington PostFull articleWhy this label?
The reference point is Chuck Schumer remaining Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress. Whitehouse says a Democratic majority justifies another term for Schumer, which supports his continuing as leader.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
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Reporting
'I'll be reelected as majority leader,' Schumer says
Relevant passage: Full article
About this source
Roll Call reports Chuck Schumer's November 4, 2026, remarks to reporters outside the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee headquarters, including his prediction that he will be reelected majority leader. The article also collects statements from incoming Democratic senators Peggy Flanagan, Troy Jackson, Chris Pappas, Adam Hamilton, Abdul El-Sayed and Juliana Stratton on whether they would support him, and says the leadership election will likely take place in early December by secret ballot.
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- Savannah Behrmann
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Reporting
2026 midterms: Schumer heralds 'generational remake' of Senate
Relevant passage: Full article
About this source
NPR reports Chuck Schumer's November 4 remarks outside the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, where he called the results a generational remake of the Senate map. It says Democrats have a 54-seat majority, including two independents, with the Alaska and Mississippi races not yet called.
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- Barbara Sprunt
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Reporting
No clear challengers for Chuck Schumer's post, barring a midterm catastrophe
Relevant passage: Opening paragraphs
About this source
Politico report published the day before the election, saying senators and aides expected Schumer to return as leader if Democrats won the majority. It quotes Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and other Democratic senators on his standing, and says the leadership election will be held by secret ballot in early December.
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- Jordain Carney and Calen Razor
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Reporting
Schumer poised to lead Senate again after surviving Democratic backlash
Relevant passage: Full article
About this source
The Washington Post story, as republished by The Spokesman-Review, based on a November 5 interview with Chuck Schumer. It reports that some incoming senators have not committed to him, quotes Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's statement of support, and quotes Schumer saying the caucus is united.
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- Theodoric Meyer
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Reporting
Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a 'right-winger' on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows
Relevant passage: Full article
About this source
Associated Press story, republished by Yahoo News, on Chuck Schumer's November 5 interview with the AP about the new Democratic majority. It says Schumer is expected to be reelected leader and reports interviews with Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Peter Welch about the leadership choice.
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- Mary Clare Jalonick
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Reporting
El-Sayed Backs Van Hollen for Senate Leader as Calls to Replace Schumer Grow
Relevant passage: Full article
About this source
Truthout reports Abdul El-Sayed's CNN interview, in which he said Chris Van Hollen would be an amazing Senate majority leader, and Van Hollen's remarks to Bloomberg and on a call with Indivisible. It quotes a memo Indivisible sent on November 5 calling for an open leadership contest.
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- Sharon Zhang
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Reporting
Van Hollen Says No Rubber Stamp for Schumer as Majority Leader Without Support for 'Bold Agenda'
Relevant passage: Full article
About this source
Common Dreams reports Chris Van Hollen's interview with Bloomberg, in which he said no one should commit to anybody as the next Democratic leader without commitments on an agenda. It also reports calls from Indivisible and Our Revolution for new leadership and quotes Peggy Flanagan's November 4 call for new leadership.
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- Jake Johnson
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Interview
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen eyes 2028 presidential bid, declines to endorse Schumer as Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Chris Van Hollen tells FOX 5 DC on November 5, 2026 that he is not looking to be the next Democratic leader and that the Senate Democratic caucus should hold a full and open debate before choosing one.
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About this source
FOX 5 DC article and video of a live interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen on November 5, 2026. Van Hollen says he is not looking to be the next Democratic leader, that the caucus should hold a full and open debate before choosing its next leader, and that whoever leads should commit to ending the war in Iran and passing an economic agenda. The segment opens with a clip of Abdul El-Sayed on CNN saying he backs Van Hollen.
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- JT Key
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Reporting
Senator-elect Annie Andrews open to opposing Schumer's leadership bid
Relevant passage: Full article
About this source
The National News Desk reports Annie Andrews's answer, in a Fox News interview, to whether she would vote for Chuck Schumer. It also quotes Chris Van Hollen saying he is not looking to be the next Democratic leader, Abdul El-Sayed on CNN, and Schumer's November 4 remarks, and says Senate Democrats will likely choose their leader early next month.
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- Ray Lewis
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Interview
Abdul El-Sayed Makes It Clear He Wants Schumer OUT
About this source
Bulwark video interview with Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed by Jonathan Cohn, posted the day after the election. Asked about his support for Sen. Chris Van Hollen and whether leadership has contacted him, El-Sayed says he has spoken with Schumer during the race, that he wants new leadership, and that he wants to see who else will run.
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- Jonathan Cohn
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Reporting
Incoming Freshman Senators Call for New Leadership to Replace Top Democrat Chuck Schumer
Relevant passage: Headline item, November 6, 2026
About this source
Democracy Now! headline on calls for new Democratic leadership in Congress. It quotes Abdul El-Sayed's interview with The Bulwark and transcribes CNN reporter Manu Raju's November 4 question to Schumer about senators-elect who say they will not vote for him, with Schumer's answer.
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Reporting
Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader'
Relevant passage: Full article
About this source
Fox News Digital reports Schumer's November 4 press conference, where he said he would be selected as majority leader in the next Congress. It reports that no incumbent Democratic senator had publicly said they would oppose him, and it names five newly elected senators who had: Adam Hamilton, Juliana Stratton, Troy Jackson, Peggy Flanagan and Abdul El-Sayed.
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- James Cirrone
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Original video
Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader'
Chuck Schumer answers a question about senators-elect who say they will not vote for him as leader, at a press conference at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee headquarters in Washington on November 4, 2026.
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Fox News video of Chuck Schumer's November 4, 2026, press conference at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee headquarters in Washington. Near the end, a reporter asks how he will deal with winning candidates who said they would not vote for him, naming Adam Hamilton, Troy Jackson and Abdul El-Sayed. Schumer answers that the issue is not him and that he will be reelected majority leader.
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