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In today’s edition, Kristen Welker dives into the first big decision facing the class of incoming Democratic senators. Plus, Natasha Korecki explains why the midterm results could make Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary even more unwieldy.

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Newly elected Democrats in the spotlight as Senate leadership fight kicks off

Analysis by Kristen Welker

The first battle in the fight for the future of the Democratic Party will come next month, when Senate Democrats choose who their leader will be when they are in the majority next year.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen , D-Md., announced last night that he is challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer , D-N.Y., who has led the Democratic caucus in the chamber for a decade.…