Tina Smith actually said...

My decision was not political but instead entirely personal.

This decision is not political; it is entirely personal. But it's not lost on me that our country is in need of strong progressive leadershi...

I wanted you to hear directly from me that I have decided not to run for re-election to the United States Senate in 2026.

We have a deep bench of political talent in Minnesota, a group of leaders that are more than ready to pick up the work and carry us forward.