Chris Van Hollen runs for US Senate majority leader
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Al Jazeera
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen announced on X his candidacy for US Senate majority leader, as Democrats take control of Congress in January after their sweeping victory in the 3 November elections. His candidacy comes amid criticism of Chuck Schumer, according to Al Jazeera.
US Senator Chris Van Hollen announced on Thursday his candidacy for Democratic Senate majority leader, as Democrats are due to take control of Congress in January after their victory in the 3 November midterm elections. Van Hollen said on X that new leadership was needed to respond to voters' expectations.
His candidacy comes as calls mounted for him to enter the race, amid opposition to Senator Chuck Schumer remaining at the helm of Senate Democrats. Schumer has faced criticism over his handling of the Democratic caucus during Donald Trump’s presidency, reports Al Jazeera.
Van Hollen presented his candidacy as an effort to respond to what he described as a demand for change, particularly to tackle an economy he considers unfavourable to workers and political corruption, according to Al Jazeera.
