Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
Maryland Democrat challenges party leader after midterms sweep, saying: ‘The American people called for change’
TL;DR
- Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader.
- Van Hollen believes the American people have called for change and new leadership.
- Schumer is confident he has the votes to retain his leadership position.
- The race pits a progressive (Van Hollen) against a centrist (Schumer).
- This is the first contested election for Democratic leader in decades.
- The election will be held in early December via a closed-door, secret ballot.