After securing strong recruits on a tough Senate map, the Democratic leader is not only predicting an upset 2026 victory, but also naming the states he thinks his party can flip.
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York has been under intense pressure within the Democratic Party, but he has managed to secure strong Senate candidates in several top-tier races.
Does Iowa deserve another shot? Is South Carolina too red? New Hampshire too white? Nevada too far-flung? Democrats are starting their calendar from scratch, and there’s a lot to consider.
Iowa, Nevada, South Carolina and New Hampshire are all angling for positions at or near the front of the Democratic presidential primary calendar in 2028.
The former congresswoman is the latest top-tier recruit for Democrats, who face a difficult Senate map this year as they try to retake control of the chamber.