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Al Franken Embraces Acting, Rules Out 2026 Senate Run

3/21/2025

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Former Senator Al Franken, 73, has decided against a return to public office, stepping back from speculation about a 2026 campaign after Senator Tina Smith's retirement. Instead, he’s channeling his political experience into his role as a fictional senator in Netflix's "The Resistance," embracing a new chapter in his career.

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Former Senator Al Franken, 73, has decided against a return to public office, stepping back from speculation about a 2026 campaign after Senator Tina Smith's retirement. Instead, he’s channeling his political experience into his role as a fictional senator in Netflix's "The Resistance," embracing a new chapter in his career.