On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2026. This job has been the honor of a lifetime.
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newsweek.comEditor's note · Context
Smith expresses gratitude for her Senate role while announcing her decision not to run again.
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