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Democrats Press Schumer to Step Down After November

8/13/2026

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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces Democratic calls to step down after November.
Polls show Schumer’s approval low, with CNN (April 29) 17 % favorable, 44 % unfavorable, and a June 2026 Politico poll finding 47 % of likely Democratic voters want him out.
Democratic Senate nominees Peggy Flanagan, Abdul El-Sayed and Stratton say they will not back Schumer and will work with the progressive group “The Fight Club.”

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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces Democratic calls to step down after November.
Polls show Schumer’s approval low, with CNN (April 29) 17 % favorable, 44 % unfavorable, and a June 2026 Politico poll finding 47 % of likely Democratic voters want him out.
Democratic Senate nominees Peggy Flanagan, Abdul El-Sayed and Stratton say they will not back Schumer and will work with the progressive group “The Fight Club.”