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We may not have until December 1.
Senate Democrats are discussing moving their leadership election to next week. That would leave constituents little time to weigh in on whether Chuck Schumer should remain their leader. Schumer says he already has the votes. Let’s make sure senators hear from us before they cast them.
We knocked doors, made calls, organized neighbors, and voted. We didn’t do that work to give Democratic leaders a lifetime claim on their jobs. We voted for Democrats to confront corruption, defend our rights, and protect working families. We deserve leadership prepared to act.
Thanking Schumer for his service does not require handing him another term.
A Majority Is Power. We Expect Democrats to Use It.
In March 2025, Schumer helped advance a Republican spending bill despite opposition from most Senate Democrats. Van Hollen voted against advancing it. That difference matters. Democrats had leverage. Schumer chose not to use it.
Van Hollen demonstrated the courage this moment demands. When the Trump administration wrongfully deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, Van Hollen traveled there and secured a meeting. He confronted executive abuse and defended due process when the administration wanted everyone to look away.
He challenged Democratic leadership’s interference in primaries, questioning why party leaders favor certain candidates over voters’ choices. After November’s sweeping Democratic victories, that criticism deserves attention.
Now Van Hollen is challenging Schumer for majority leader.
We helped deliver this majority. We expect Democrats to use it. And we want Chris Van Hollen leading the Senate.
Contact Your Senators Today
Don’t wait for a final announcement about the vote. Use the button below to send our Action Network letter now. Call your Democratic senators. Make your voice heard.
If you do not have a Democratic senator CURRENTLY in office, use the contact list below and send an email.
All current senators’ phone numbers are listed below.
Call Script
Hello, my name is [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP CODE]. I urge Senator [NAME] to vote for Chris Van Hollen for Senate majority leader.
We elected Democrats to defend our rights, confront corruption, and protect working families. We expect decisive leadership and measurable results.
I also oppose moving the leadership election forward. Constituents deserve time to make our voices heard.
Please record my request and tell me whether the senator will support Van Hollen. Thank you.
If you reach voicemail, leave the same message. Share this post with people in your state. Ask them to contact their senators today.
Senators will cast their ballots behind closed doors. That doesn’t mean they should make their decisions without hearing from us.
We delivered the majority. Now we intend to have a say in how Democrats use it.
Send the letter. Make the call. Demand the leadership we voted for.
Share this now. Senate Democrats need to hear from the people who delivered their majority before they choose their leader.
Current Senators
AZ Mark Kelly (202) 224-2235
AZ Ruben Gallego (Yes) (202) 224-4521
CA Alex Padilla (202) 224-3553
CA Adam Schiff (202) 224-3841
CO John Hickenlooper (202) 224-5941
CO Michael Bennet (202) 224-5852
CT Richard Blumenthal (202) 224-2823
CT Chris Murphy (202) 224-4041
DE Chris Coons (202) 224-5042
DE Lisa Blunt Rochester (202) 224-2441
GA Jon Ossoff (202) 224-3521
GA Raphael Warnock (202) 224-3643
HI Brian Schatz (202) 224-3934
HI Mazie Hirono (202) 224-6361
IL Tammy Duckworth (202) 224-2854
ME Angus King (202) 224-5344
MD Chris Van Hollen (202) 224-4654
MD Angela Alsobrooks (202) 224-4524
MA Ed Markey (202) 224-2742
MA Elizabeth Warren (202) 224-4543
MI Elissa Slotkin (202) 224-4822
MN Amy Klobuchar (202) 224-3244
NV Catherine Cortez Masto (202) 224-3542
NV Jacky Rosen (202) 224-6244
NH Chris Pappas (202) 225-5456 *House Phone Number
NH Maggie Hassan (202) 224-3324
NJ Cory Booker (202) 224-3224
NJ Andy Kim (202) 224-4744
NM Ben Ray Luján (202) 224-6621
NM Martin Heinrich (202) 224-5521
NY Chuck Schumer (202) 224-6542
NY Kirsten Gillibrand (202) 224-4451
OR Jeff Merkley (202) 224-3753
OR Ron Wyden (202) 224-5244
PA John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
RI Jack Reed (202) 224-4642
RI Sheldon Whitehouse (202) 224-2921
VT Peter Welch (202) 224-4242
VT Bernie Sanders (202) 224-5141
VA Mark Warner (202) 224-2023
VA Tim Kaine (202) 224-4024
WA Patty Murray (202) 224-2621
WA Maria Cantwell (202) 224-3441
WI Tammy Baldwin (202) 224-5653
Incoming Senators
IA Josh Turek info@turek4iowa.com
IL Julianna Stratton info@julianastratton.com
KS Adam Hamilton info@hamiltonforkansas.com
ME Troy Jackson info@jacksonformaine.com
MI Abdul El-Sayed info@abdulforsenate.com
MN Peggy Flanagan info@peggyflanagan.com
MS Scott Colom info@scottcolom.com
NC Roy Cooper info@roycooper.com
OH Sherrod Brown info@sherrodbrown.com
SC Annie Andrews info@drannieandrews.com
TX James Talerico info@jamestalarico.com