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Chris Van Hollen: “Voters desired a "change from the status quo.”

On the recordNovember 13, 2026
Voters desired a "change from the status quo.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Editor's note · Context

Announcing his challenge for Senate majority leader position.

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