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Associated PressMar 31, 2026Wire Service

Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren’t on board

Senator Martin Heinrich broke with leadership to endorse Graham Platner in Maine, citing a need for a new Democratic strategy.

Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren’t on board
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Senate Democrats are divided over Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's 2026 electoral strategy, with several sitting senators endorsing anti-establishment candidates in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota against leadership-backed moderates.

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