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Flanagan vs. Craig: Battle for Minnesota Senate's Future

12/5/2025

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The race for Minnesota's U.S. Senate pits Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-Minn.), highlighting a clash between the party's moderate and progressive wings.
Peggy Flanagan emphasizes small-dollar donations and progressive values to broaden the party base.
Angie Craig has raised funds and argues her corporate ties will help defeat a Republican challenger.
Both candidates reject the Democratic establishment label and seek change within the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.

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Story summary

The race for Minnesota's U.S. Senate pits Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan (D-Minn.) and U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-Minn.), highlighting a clash between the party's moderate and progressive wings.
Peggy Flanagan emphasizes small-dollar donations and progressive values to broaden the party base.
Angie Craig has raised funds and argues her corporate ties will help defeat a Republican challenger.
Both candidates reject the Democratic establishment label and seek change within the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.