Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) announced she would not seek reelection to her seat in the Senate next year, setting up rampant speculation on who could compete for the open election in the North Star State.

Minnesota is not one of the traditional swing states, but Republicans believe they could make it competitive after President Donald Trump came within roughly 4% of winning the state in 2024. Democrats, who have held the seat since 2009, are looking to continue to hold on to the seat beyond 2026, with several names being reported as candidates to replace Smith in the Senate.