Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary
Flanagan’s win gives Minnesota progressives another boost after tens of millions of dollars in campaign spending and a bitter fight over immigration and party direction.
- On Tuesday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for the state's open U.S. Senate seat, defeating U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, the Associated Press projected.
- Immigration tensions defined the race after the Trump administration's winter crackdown, allowing Flanagan to hammer Craig over her 2025 vote for the Laken Riley Act. This policy friction became central to the bitter primary.
- Despite being outspent, Flanagan overcame an avalanche of over $25 million in outside spending. Craig raised $12.7 million compared to Flanagan's $6.5 million, yet the winner campaigned on 'the many over the money' and rejected corporate PAC contributions.
- Backed by national progressives including Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, Flanagan secured the nomination. She advances to November's general election against Republican nominee Michele Tafoya.
- Minnesota has not elected a Republican to the Senate in 20 years, positioning Flanagan favorably for November. This victory follows epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed's nomination last week in Michigan, reflecting broader progressive momentum.
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Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary as progressives score another victory
Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, defeating Angie Craig. This victory signals a progressive shift within the Democratic Party. Flanagan will now face Republican Michele Tafoya in the general election. Republicans see an opportunity in Minnesota's divided political landscape. Lisa Demuth secured the Republican nomination for governor.
Minnesota Democrats choose Peggy Flanagan as US Senate nominee, media project - Regional Media News
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Minnesota Democrats chose the state's Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan as their nominee to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections. Flanagan, a progressive, will face off against Republican nominee and sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya in the November general election, for the seat left open by the retirement of Democratic senator Tina Smith. (Editing by Michael Learmonth and Kate Mayberry) Brought to…
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeats AIPAC-backed Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota senate race
Meanwhile, Minnesota Republicans chose State Representative Lisa Demuth as nominee for governor over former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. to face off against Amy Klobuchar in November.
Another win for Democrats’ anti-Israel left as Peggy Flanagan takes Minnesota Senate
Flanagan, who has accused Israel of 'genocide' and said she would have voted to cut off military aid, defeated pro-Israel Rep. Angie Craig after making her rival’s past AIPAC support an issue in the campaign
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