Following their loss of the Senate majority to Republicans in the 2024 elections, Democratic senators are poised to conduct an internal leadership election. The election, scheduled for Tuesday morning on Capitol Hill, will determine the top Democratic positions in the chamber, with particular attention on the No. 3 spot vacated by a retiring senator.
While Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will transition from Majority Leader to Minority Leader, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is expected to retain his role as the No. 2 Democrat (Minority Whip), the No. 3 position is open due to Sen. Debbie Stabenow's (D-MI) retirement. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is reportedly in line to fill this key leadership role, with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) expected to take on the No. 4 position, although the specific responsibilities of that role remain unclear.
Sen. Chuck Schumer (Susan Walsh)
This election follows the Republicans' recent leadership elections, where Sen. John Thune (R-SD) was chosen to serve as Senate Majority Leader, replacing Sen. Schumer.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Fox News)
Sen. Booker's active campaign presence across several states during the election cycle is noteworthy. He made appearances in Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
