Tina Smith actually said...

"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 leadership, right now, maybe more than ever."

"I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2026. This job has been the honor of a lifetime."

"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."

"One of my great joys is to know that I have time to spend more time with them, doing sleep overs and helping out from time to time when the kids need me."