Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota Democratic Senate primary

Minnesota U.S. Senate Democratic Nomination·Latest event August 12, 2026

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Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota Democratic Senate primary

Flanagan's victory follows a contest where the progressive wing defeated the moderate wing represented by Representative Angie Craig. Flanagan secured endorsements from Smith to succeed the retiring Senator. She focused on issues like immigration during the campaign. Senator Bernie Sanders had previously predicted a tight race between the candidates. Flanagan now advances to the general election to face Republican nominee Michele Tafoya. Media outlets projected Flanagan as the winner for the Democratic nomination early Wednesday morning. The win solidifies the Lieutenant Governor's position as the party's choice to maintain the seat in November.

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