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Tina Smith Backs Flanagan in Heated Senate Primary Race

2/2/2026

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Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) for the Minnesota Senate primary, citing her commitment to fighting the status quo amid federal immigration enforcement issues.
Peggy Flanagan faces Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), who has endorsements from five United States senators and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Polls show Peggy Flanagan with a double-digit lead, while Angie Craig's campaign says the race remains within the margin of error.
Craig raised $2 million in the last quarter of 2025, while Peggy Flanagan raised $1 million.
The primary election is set for August 11.

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Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) for the Minnesota Senate primary, citing her commitment to fighting the status quo amid federal immigration enforcement issues.
Peggy Flanagan faces Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), who has endorsements from five United States senators and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Polls show Peggy Flanagan with a double-digit lead, while Angie Craig's campaign says the race remains within the margin of error.
Craig raised $2 million in the last quarter of 2025, while Peggy Flanagan raised $1 million.
The primary election is set for August 11.