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With his challenge to Schumer, Van Hollen forces a debate over Democrats' mandate

NPR | By Elena Moore

Published November 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM CST

Democrats say they have a mandate to deliver change, but as the party gets ready to retake the majority in both the House and Senate, there are divides over who should lead it.

Elena Moore

Elena Moore is a political reporter assigned to NPR’s Washington Desk. She covers breaking news at the White House, Congress and other government agencies for all NPR platforms.