Longtime Senator Durbin Won’t Seek Re‑Election
Senator Jeanne Shaheen shocked many by announcing she will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026. In a short video, she said the decision followed “careful consideration” and emphasized that she is “not retiring” from public life, pledging to continue advocating for Democratic priorities as a private citizen. Her departure turns New Hampshire’s Senate race into a high-stakes open-seat contest.
