01
Nov 11
2026
2026
Has not committed
Martin Heinrich: has not committed
Heinrich has not publicly committed to Schumer and wants to hear from newly elected colleagues.
THE SCHUMER COUNT
Evidence reviewed Nov 11 · 54-member caucusWhere the caucus stands.
17more public backers
to a majority benchmark
to a majority benchmark
PATH TO 2810 public backers + 1 assumed self-vote
Public backingSchumer’s assumed voteStill needed
Hover or tap a block to see the senator and source.
Public statements, not confirmed ballots or a forecast. Includes older dated support. The 28-vote benchmark assumes all 54 caucus members vote and Schumer votes for himself. Conference rules ↗ ·
POLYMARKETNext Senate majority leader
Awaiting first successful market refresh.
Yes contract price · Not yet retrieved
Awaiting first successful market refresh.
Yes bid / ask · Not yet retrieved
Market prices, not senators’ commitments. Read each contract’s resolution rules.
Briefing & count details32 sourced positions · 54 caucus members
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ABOUT SCHUMER
A closer look at the count
The four headline categories are mutually exclusive. “Process / something else” includes calls for a process, explicit noncommitment, and another leadership preference. Another preference does not establish a declared candidacy. Schumer’s own vote is an assumption shown separately.
LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONEditorial briefing
November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026
Schumer seeks another term.
The calls for change are growing.
Schumer is seeking to continue as Democratic leader. In the reporting reviewed through November 11, no challenger had formally entered. The expanded review records support from Kelly, Gallego, Brown, Cortez Masto and others. Sanders, Jackson and Stratton are among those opposing him. Slotkin wants a governing plan before committing; Pappas and Flanagan remain uncommitted in their latest remarks. El-Sayed has favored Van Hollen, who has not announced a candidacy. Older statements retain their dates, and Alsobrooks’s current commitment needs clarification.
THE LATEST SIGNALS
What changed?
02
Nov 10
2026
2026
Opposing Schumer
Bernie Sanders: opposing schumer
Sanders stated on his official Senate X account that he will not support Schumer’s reelection as Democratic leader. No earlier position has been established in this record, so this is not labeled a reversal.
03
Nov 10
2026
2026
Calling for a process
Elissa Slotkin: calling for a process
Slotkin is withholding support until a prospective leader presents a concrete governing plan. Her refusal is conditional, without a named alternative.
A newly recorded statement is not necessarily a change of position. Each record preserves its reporting date.
On the wires
Automatically collected · Not reviewed vote commitmentsThe reporting feed is awaiting its first successful refresh.
The senators
100 profiles reviewed · Nov 11, 2026
Evidence review: Nov 11, 2026 · 100/100 roster entries checked. Latest news uses publication dates; review dates do not make old remarks new. Roster snapshot: November 10, 2026 · 98 named members, 2 pending races. Election calls are projections; transition notes appear in profiles.