Minnesota, Tina Smith and United States Senate

Sen. Smith warns rural Minnesota hospitals, Hennepin Healthcare "cannot exist" without Medicaid
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says she some major concerns about 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 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.
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.
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.
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Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs
Sen. Tina Smith, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since 2018, won’t try for another six-year term next year.