Democratic Senators Split With Schumer Over Key 2026 Senate Primary Endorsements
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Some Democratic senators are breaking with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer over his endorsement strategy for key 2026 Senate primaries, reflecting rising intra‑party tensions about how best to defend vulnerable seats. Those divisions mirror broader anxiety in California’s chaotic governor’s contest — with more than 50 candidates (24 Democrats who could split the vote), the possibility of two Republicans advancing under top‑two rules, canceled debates and party leaders urging weak Democrats to withdraw.