明尼苏达州参议员蒂娜·史密斯 (Tina Smith) 不会在 2026 年寻求连任,理由是家庭原因,这影响了参议院竞选。 Minnesota Senator Tina Smith will not seek re-election in 2026, citing family reasons, impacting the Senate race.
明尼苏达州参议员蒂娜·史密斯 (Tina Smith) 宣布她不会在 2026 年寻求连任,理由是出于个人原因,她要花更多时间陪伴家人。 Minnesota Senator Tina Smith announced she will not seek re-election in 2026, citing personal reasons to spend more time with her family. 这一决定对旨在重新获得参议院控制权的民主党人构成了挑战。 This decision poses a challenge for Democrats, who aim to regain control of the Senate. 空缺席位的潜在候选人包括州长蒂姆·沃尔兹 (Tim Walz) 和副州长佩吉·弗拉纳根 (Peggy Flanagan),他们将在这个战场州展开一场竞争激烈的竞选。 Potential candidates for the open seat include Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, setting up a competitive race in the battleground state.