Van Hollen is running against Schumer.

WASHINGTON — Senator Chris Van Hollen said on Thursday that he will run for Senate majority leader. He is challenging Chuck Schumer, who has led the Democrats in the Senate since 2017. Democrats won the majority in the midterm elections. Reuters reported the announcement.

Van Hollen said voters called for “a change from the status quo that isn’t working for working people.” He said: “It’s now on us to meet this moment, and to do that we need new leadership.” He said: “That is why I’m running for Senate Majority Leader.”

That is why I’m running for Senate Majority Leader.

Schumer said on Thursday that he has the votes. Politico reported the line: “I have the votes to continue serving as Democratic Leader.” Catherine Cortez Masto, Angus King and Jacky Rosen said they are with him.

Van Hollen, 67, told MSNOW he has the support of more than 10 of the 55 Democratic senators who are known to be voting. He called himself the “underdog” against Schumer, 75. Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed said they will back Van Hollen. The secret ballot is next month.