范·霍伦在民主党中期选举取得压倒性胜利后挑战舒默的参议院领导层地位
这位马里兰州参议员指责舒默在中期选举中放弃进步派候选人，转而讨好加密货币行业和美国以色列公共事务委员会（AIPAC）
作者：亚历克斯·米勒 / 福克斯新闻
发布时间：美国东部时间2026年11月12日晚上9:45
几位当选的参议院民主党人暂不承诺支持舒默担任多数党领袖
多位新当选的民主党参议员表示，他们暂不承诺支持参议员查克·舒默担任参议院多数党领袖。福克斯新闻首席国会记者查德·佩格拉姆报道，随着国会即将复会，该党正明确自身优先事项并规划领导层人选。
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参议院民主党领袖（少数党）、纽约州民主党参议员查克·舒默，其参议院民主党领袖（同时也是即将上任的多数党领袖）的地位如今出现了挑战者。
马里兰州民主党参议员克里斯·范·霍伦已成为进步派的宠儿，也是反对舒默寻求连任民主党高层的人士的代言人，他正式宣布参选，挑战这位长期担任参议院民主党党团领袖的资深人物。
“在此次选举中，美国人民呼吁变革，”范·霍伦在一份声明中表示，“他们呼吁终结唐纳德·特朗普灾难性的政策——但更重要的是，他们呼吁改变那些对劳动人民毫无益处的现状。”
伯尼·桑德斯表示将不会支持舒默，推动更换领导层的呼声逐渐高涨
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2026年6月25日星期四，美国华盛顿国会大厦内，马里兰州代表团会议结束后，民主党参议员克里斯·范·霍伦在新闻发布会上发言。（图片来源：Bloomberg via Getty Images）
“现在轮到我们挺身而出，而要做到这一点，我们需要新的领导层，”他继续说道，“这与任何个人都无关——而是响应美国人民的呼声。正因如此，我参选参议院多数党领袖。”
现年67岁的范·霍伦已在国会任职23年，最初在众议院工作，2017年转至参议院。75岁的舒默自1981年起就担任民选公职。
这位马里兰州民主党人决定参选对抗舒默，是在他与参议院民主党人完成倾听之旅后做出的，在此之前他还曾初步考虑“试水”是否参与2028年总统大选的讨论。
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进入参议院以来，范·霍伦一直处于舒默的左翼阵营。直到本周早些时候，他才公开对舒默发起全面抨击，指责这位长期领袖在刚刚结束的中期选举中，选择了“加密货币行业”和美国以色列公共事务委员会（AIPAC），而非那些最终获胜的进步派候选人。
不过他已争取到了一些进步派阵营的重量级人物的支持，其中最引人注目的是参议员阿卜杜勒·赛义德，他曾推动范·霍伦参选。
“美国公众上周已经明确表态。他们拒绝了特朗普主义。但我们还未赢得自己的执政授权。这需要强有力的领导力。我在四月份就呼吁克里斯·范·霍伦参议员领导我们的党团，因为他既勇敢又有经验。现在我们两者都需要。正因如此，我自豪地支持他参选，领导我们的参议院多数党。”
雷切尔·玛多欢迎中期选举获胜后，社会主义派与温和派民主党人之间的“激烈斗争”
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2026年11月4日，纽约州民主党参议员、参议院民主党领袖（少数党）查克·舒默在华盛顿特区的民主党参议院竞选委员会总部举行的新闻发布会上发言。（图片来源：Tom Brenner/Getty Images）
舒默并未消极应对这一挑战。
“我欢迎任何关于我们党团未来以及未来重要工作的讨论，”舒默在社交平台X上表示，“我为我们共同取得的成就感到自豪——55个席位且数量还在增加，这是惊人的结果——我有足够的票数继续担任民主党领袖。”
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“我期待领导我们的新民主党多数党，为美国人民办实事，”他继续说道。
他的盟友们也采取了行动。自从民主党拿下参议院多数党席位以来，舒默一直表示他将在未来两年领导全党。而他可能的副手之一、夏威夷州民主党参议员布赖恩·沙茨正全力争取接替伊利诺伊州民主党参议员迪克·德宾担任民主党党鞭，他坚定支持舒默渡过难关。
“参议院民主党人上周取得了历史性的胜利，这要归功于我们有才华的候选人以及由舒默参议员领导的党团的辛勤工作。这也不是他第一次带领党团重返多数党席位，”沙茨在一份声明中表示。
“美国人民发出了明确的信号：他们希望我们降低生活成本，结束一场不必要的战争，打击腐败。我们的党团有权讨论未来的道路，但我们没时间浪费，”他继续说道，“我们必须迅速投票、实现团结并投入工作。我支持舒默参议员担任领袖，并将在党团选举中投他一票。”
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Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate leadership after Democratic election sweep
The Maryland senator argued Schumer chose the crypto industry and AIPAC over progressive candidates in the midterms
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Published November 12, 2026 9:45pm EST
Several elected Senate Democrats not committed to Schumer as majority leader
Several newly-elected Democratic senators suggest they are not committed to supporting Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate Majority Leader. Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the Democratic Party’s priorities and leadership plans as Congress prepares to return to session.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., officially has a challenger for the mantle of Democratic leader, and incoming majority leader, in the Senate.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who has become a progressive darling and outlet for those against Schumer’s bid for another term as top Democrat, officially announced that he was jumping in to challenge the longtime figurehead of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
“In this election, the American people called for change,” Van Hollen said in a statement. “They called for a change from Donald Trump’s disastrous policies – but even bigger than that, a change from the status quo that isn’t working for working people.”
BERNIE SANDERS SAYS HE WON’T BACK SCHUMER AS PUSH FOR NEW LEADERSHIP GAINS STEAM
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“It’s now on us to meet this moment, and to do that we need new leadership,” he continued. “This is not about any one person – it’s about answering the call of the American people. That is why I’m running for Senate Majority Leader.”
Van Hollen, 67, has served in Congress for 23 years, first starting in the House before moving to the Senate in 2017. Schumer, 75, has been an elected official since 1981.
The Maryland Democrat’s decision to run against Schumer comes after a listening tour with Senate Democrats, and follows his initial ambition of “kicking the tires” on jumping into the 2028 presidential conversation.
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Since entering the Senate, Van Hollen has occupied Schumer’s left flank. It wasn’t until earlier this week that he fully took a shot at him, arguing that the longtime leader had chosen the “crypto industry,” and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) over progressive candidates that eventually won during this past midterm cycle.
But he’s managed to capture some of the superstars of the Left, most notably Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who pushed Van Hollen to run.
“The American public spoke clearly last week. They rejected Trumpism. But we have yet to earn our mandate. That will require bold leadership. I called on Sen. Chris Van Hollen to lead our caucus as a candidate back in April because he leads with courage and experience. We need both right now. Which is why I’m proud to stand with him in his bid to lead our Senate majority.”
RACHEL MADDOW WELCOMES ‘BIG FIGHT’ BETWEEN SOCIALIST AND MODERATE DEMOCRATS AFTER MIDTERM WINS
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Schumer did not take the challenge lying down.
“I welcome any discussion about the future of our caucus and the important work ahead,” Schumer said on X. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together—55 seats and counting is an amazing result—and I have the votes to continue serving as Democratic Leader.”
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“I look forward to leading our new Democratic majority and delivering for the American people,” he continued.
Neither did his allies. Schumer has maintained since Democrats flipped the Senate that he would be the one to lead them over the next two years. And one of his possible lieutenants, Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, who is vying to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., as Democratic whip, is riding with him through the storm.
“Senate Democrats had historic victories last week, thanks to our talented candidates and the hard work of our caucus, led by Senator Schumer. And it was not the first time he has led this caucus back to the majority,” Schatz said in a statement.
“The American people sent a clear message: they want us to lower costs, end a needless war, and fight corruption. Our caucus has the right to have a conversation about the path ahead, but we have no time to waste,” he continued. “We must move quickly to vote, unify, and get to work. I endorse Senator Schumer for leader and will be voting for him in the caucus election.”
Alex Miller is a writer for Fox News Digital covering the U.S. Senate.
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