Minnesota, Tina Smith and U.S. Senator

Sen. Tina Smith: "Hennepin Healthcare cannot exist without Medicaid"
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is speaking on Thursday against the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota tells Elon Musk he's a bad boss
Minnesota senator didn’t mince words about her displeasure with the billionaire attempting to upend the federal workforce.
Minnesota U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D) announces she will not run for another term in 2026
Minnesota U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D) says she won’t be seeking re-election in 2026. Smith made the announcement Thursday morning, saying it’s a personal decision not motivated by politics, and she’s fully committed to serving her last two years.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won't run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and others eye the seat
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday she won't seek reelection in 2026, a decision that has set off a scramble by potential candidates in both major political parties to fill her open seat.
Senator Tina Smith rallies against potential Medicaid cuts
United States Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) held a press conference Thursday to rally against what she said are proposed Republican-led Medicaid cuts to the proposed U.S. budget resolution.
What Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement means for Minnesota politics in 2026
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced she wouldn’t seek reelection on Thursday, opening a big field on both sides to replace her in 2026.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announces she will not run for reelection for Minnesota seat next year
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year.
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith will not run for re-election in Minnesota
Minn., announced Thursday she won't run for re-election and will instead retire after the end of her term in 2026.
Sen. Tina Smith won't run for reelection in Minnesota next year
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year.
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U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar Reintroduce Bill to Secure Critical Federal Funding for Northeastern Minnesota Counties
U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) reintroduced their bill to provide critical federal funding for northeastern Minnesota counties hosting federal wilderness lands. Cook, ...