Charles E. Schumer

U.S. Senate, New York, 2028 · incumbent · Democrat (as filed with the FEC). Holds the seat now (U.S. Senate member list).

Filed for 2028

$3,950,604raised toward 2028Totals reported to the FEC through September 30, 2026.
$7,853,430cash on hand

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Where they fall, left to right

Moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview) (Senate roll-call votes, 119th Congress) · source.

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About Charles E. Schumer

U.S. Senator. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1998 after serving in the New York State Assembly and 18 years in the U.S. House representing a Brooklyn and Queens district. He has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017 and was Senate Majority Leader beginning in 2021. He serves on the Rules and Administration Committee and the Select Committee on Intelligence.

What they say they'll focus on:

  • Jobs and the economy
  • Climate change
  • Health care
  • Women's rights and reproductive health

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Links

Campaign website · FEC filings

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