ST PAUL – On Feb 13th, the Minnesota DFL Party released the following statement after Senator Tina Smith announced she would not be seeking reelection in 2026.

“From city hall to the halls of Congress, no one has fought harder for Minnesotans and our values than Tina Smith,” said Minnesota DFL Executive Director Heidi Kraus Kaplan. “From reproductive freedom to workers’ rights, Tina has been a relentless champion for the DFL principle that we all do better when we all do better. The DFL will work as tirelessly as Tina does to ensure that her successor shares her commitment to Minnesota values.”