Tina Smith, Medicaid and Minnesota

Minnesota US Sen. Tina Smith speaks out against possible Medicaid cuts
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is speaking on Thursday against the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota tells Elon Musk he's a bad boss
Minnesota senator didn’t mince words about her displeasure with the billionaire attempting to upend the federal workforce.
Senator Tina Smith rallies against potential Medicaid cuts
United States Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) held a press conference Thursday to rally against what she said are proposed Republican-led Medicaid cuts to the proposed U.S. budget resolution.
What Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement means for Minnesota politics in 2026
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced she wouldn’t seek reelection on Thursday, opening a big field on both sides to replace her in 2026.
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith Won't Run For Reelection
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, kicking off what could be a crowded primary to replace her in the state of Minnesota. Smith, 66, said in a video posted online on Thursday she was ready to spend more time with her family, including her grandchildren.
Senator Tina Smith Retiring: Which Democrats Could Run to Replace Her?
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan made clear she plans to run. She will likely face several other Democrats.
Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs
Sen. Tina Smith, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since 2018, won’t try for another six-year term next year. An open seat could set off a scramble in both parties ahead of the midterm election.
Minnesota US Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, citing family time
Republican Royce White announced on X his intentions to run for the seat after he lost to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., this past November. Klobuchar won reelection by 16 points against White, but that's a lower victory margin than Klobuchar previously received. She had a 24-point win in 2016.
Sen. Tina Smith: "Hennepin Healthcare cannot exist without Medicaid"
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says she some major concerns about the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.
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Dem Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek another term in 2026, leaving key seat up for grabs
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith ruled out a run for reelection in 2026 on Thursday, opening up a key Democratic seat during an election cycle in which the party is desperately hoping to make up lost ...
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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announces she will not run for reelection for Minnesota seat next year
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year, leaving another currently Democrat-held seat open ahead of the 2026 midterm ...
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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith Won't Run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and Others Eye the Seat
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith Won't Run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and Others Eye the Seat ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday she won't seek ...
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Minnesota Sen. Smith, Musk spar over order for federal workers to report last week’s tasks
WASHINGTON (KFGO) – Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith traded barbs with Elon Musk on social media over the weekend in response ...