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Van Hollen Eyes 2028 White House Run, Rejects Senate Bid

8/23/2026

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is exploring a 2028 White House run.
He visited New Hampshire and Iowa while “kicking the tires” on a campaign.
He argued Democrats must define their own platform instead of only opposing President Donald Trump.
He dismissed a Senate Majority Leader bid, focusing on a national 2028 platform.
He said DSA supporters belong in the debate but called their proposal to abolish the Senate extreme.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is exploring a 2028 White House run.
He visited New Hampshire and Iowa while “kicking the tires” on a campaign.
He argued Democrats must define their own platform instead of only opposing President Donald Trump.
He dismissed a Senate Majority Leader bid, focusing on a national 2028 platform.
He said DSA supporters belong in the debate but called their proposal to abolish the Senate extreme.