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Schumer Claims Democrats Competitive, Targets Collins, Turek Wins Iowa

6/13/2026

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says his recruitment and primary interventions have shifted Democrats from a weak position to a competitive edge ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
He announced that Democrats will target Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine and aim to retake Senate control.
In the Iowa Senate primary, Schumer’s preferred candidate Josh Turek secured the Democratic nomination despite progressive opposition.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says his recruitment and primary interventions have shifted Democrats from a weak position to a competitive edge ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
He announced that Democrats will target Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine and aim to retake Senate control.
In the Iowa Senate primary, Schumer’s preferred candidate Josh Turek secured the Democratic nomination despite progressive opposition.