After the Democratic midterm wins, House members are openly weighing runs for Senate seats in 2028. Pennsylvania is the clearest example, and the party sees chances to build on its gains.
In May 2025, Sen. Josh Hawley warned Republicans that cutting Medicaid would be wrong and would cost them politically. Seven weeks later he voted for the law that made the cuts. After the GOP lost the Senate last week, he says Congress should 'take responsibility for what Congress did.'
A person close to Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he is open to a bid for Senate Democratic leader, as incoming senators and activists push to replace Chuck Schumer. Schumer says he will be re-elected, and the vote is expected in early December.