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Senate Democrats Unanimously Re-elect Schumer for Fifth Term, Elevate Klobuchar and Booker

Dec 3, 2024, 03:39 PM

Senate Democrats have unanimously re-elected Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as their leader for the next Congress, marking his fifth consecutive term in the position. The re-election comes as the party prepares to navigate a new era as the minority following the Republicans' flip of the Senate in the 2024 elections. Schumer's leadership team has seen changes with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) being elevated to key leadership roles, reflecting a more diverse power structure within the party. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) will continue his role as the whip. This reshuffling is part of Schumer's strategy to oppose President Trump and work towards regaining the majority in future elections.