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first_reported: 2026-11-13 18:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 18:00 EST
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# Maryland’s Van Hollen drops White House plans to focus on Senate’s top job

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, 67, has announced he will challenge New York Sen. Chuck Schumer to be majority leader in the next Congress.

Section: [Business & Economy](/baltimore/section/business.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/chris-van-hollen-democratic-senate-leader-majority-43LCYU23JJFLLNTDX3ZXW23MME/), 2026-11-13 18:00 EST: Maryland’s Van Hollen drops White House plans to focus on Senate’s top job

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