Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:24:58 GMT

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is projected to deliver a key victory for progressives and defeat Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the Democratic primary for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Flanagan ran against five other Democrats for the party’s nod, though Craig was her most formidable challenger. Flanagan will now face former NFL...

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