We Want Chris Van Hollen as Senate Majority Leader — No More Business as Usual

Senator, The American people delivered Democrats a historic victory, and with that victory comes an enormous responsibility. We did not fight, organize, contribute, and vote just to hand Chuck Schumer another term as Senate Majority Leader by default. I am asking you to oppose Schumer's automatic reelection and support Senator Chris Van Hollen as the next Senate Majority Leader. Senator Van Hollen has been clear that there should be no coronation and that Schumer should not receive a blank check. I agree. Democratic voters deserve leadership that reflects the urgency of this moment, not a continuation of the same political calculations and business-as-usual approach that have left so many of us frustrated. I recognize that Senator Van Hollen has said he is not currently pursuing the leadership position. Nevertheless, I want him to hear directly from constituents that we want him to reconsider. I am asking you to encourage him to step forward and to support his leadership. We need someone willing to confront authoritarianism, aggressively investigate corruption and abuses of power, challenge corporate influence and wealthy special interests, and fight for working Americans. We need a leader who understands that holding this administration accountable and delivering an economic agenda for ordinary people are not competing priorities. This is not about rewarding one politician or punishing another. It is about recognizing that a historic electoral victory must produce a meaningful change in leadership and direction. Please do not give Chuck Schumer another term by default. Support Chris Van Hollen for Senate Majority Leader, encourage him to reconsider, and give this new Democratic majority the leadership and direction voters are demanding. I expect a direct response explaining where you stand and whether you will support this change.