Story perspectives

Democratic Divide: Craig and Flanagan Clash in Senate Primary

12/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-Minn.) compete in Minnesota's Senate primary to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Craig is backed by centrist figures Pete Buttigieg and Nancy Pelosi.
Flanagan is supported by progressives including Bernie Sanders and frames herself as a bold advocate for working families.
The primary underscores Democratic tensions over centrist versus progressive paths as both address healthcare and housing before a challenging election.

1 of 1

Story summary

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-Minn.) compete in Minnesota's Senate primary to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Craig is backed by centrist figures Pete Buttigieg and Nancy Pelosi.
Flanagan is supported by progressives including Bernie Sanders and frames herself as a bold advocate for working families.
The primary underscores Democratic tensions over centrist versus progressive paths as both address healthcare and housing before a challenging election.