Bernie Sanders Backs Chris Van Hollen
Bernie Sanders backs Chris Van Hollen's bid to replace Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader.
November 13, 2026 · Updated 4:01pm ET
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What happened
- Sen. Bernie Sanders
Bernie SandersUnited States Senator from Vermont endorsed Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van HollenUnited States Senator from Maryland’s bid to replace Chuck Schumer
Chuck SchumerAmerican politician (born 1950) as Senate Democratic leader. - Sanders said voters wanted a Democratic Party that would confront powerful special interests and billionaires and fight for working families.
- Van Hollen also has support from Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-SayedAmerican politician and epidemiologist (born 1984) and, as of Friday, the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. - Van Hollen said more than 10 senators supported him but acknowledged he was the underdog, while Schumer maintained he had enough votes to win.
- The contest remains unresolved ahead of a secret-ballot election scheduled for Dec. 1, though Democrats are discussing moving the vote earlier.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets emphasized pressure for new leadership and the party’s debate over how to use its election victory. HuffPost highlighted progressive excitement and Sanders’ endorsement; The New Republic spotlighted union backing for Van Hollen. CNN warned the contest “could fracture Democratic post-election unity,” while TPM noted Schumer’s claim to sufficient support remained plausible.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets generally framed the race as a progressive challenge to Schumer amid Democratic divisions. Fox News called Van Hollen a “progressive darling” and separately highlighted Sanders’ endorsement. The Daily Wire labeled the fight a “Dem Civil War,” while The Washington Times stressed Schumer’s advantage in publicly declared support.
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