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Van Hollen announces challenge to Schumer for Senate majority leader

Based on reporting by CBS News.

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Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced Thursday he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York for Senate majority leader, citing voters' call for "new leadership" after the party's midterm sweep. Schumer responded that he has "the votes to continue serving" and welcomed discussion about the caucus's future.

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders quickly endorsed Van Hollen, while Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada and others backed Schumer. Leadership elections are expected in early December via secret ballot. Van Hollen, who acknowledged being an "underdog," has criticized Schumer's stance on using the Dec. 11 government funding deadline as leverage to end the Iran war and his involvement in Democratic primaries.

Schumer has led Senate Democrats since 2017 and remains widely expected to retain the post after Democrats secured at least 55 seats.

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