Schumer says he'll be re-elected majority leader
The gist
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said he will be reelected majority leader after Democrats won Senate control.
No senator has challenged him, but some in his party want new leadership.
How it unfolded
- Dec 3, 2024Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader without opposition; Dick Durbin was reelected No. 2 and Amy Klobuchar became No. 3.
- Mar 2025Schumer's decision to help advance a Republican funding bill to avert a government shutdown prompted calls for him to step aside.
- Oct 1, 2026Schumer told Politico "I am running for re-election for leader. Period." and warned Republicans could attempt to "steal the election."