Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running against Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination to fill Tina Smith's senate seat, speaks at a campaign rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., July 20, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans/File Photo
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running against Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination to fill Tina Smith's senate seat, speaks at a campaign rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., July 20, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans/File Photo
Supporters of U.S. Democratic Senate candidate and Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan, hold up placards and react as news organisations project a win for Flanagan, during an election night rally, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., August 11, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans
Supporters of U.S. Democratic Senate candidate and Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan, hold up placards and react as news organisations project a win for Flanagan, during an election night rally, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., August 11, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans

Minnesota Democrats choose Peggy Flanagan as US Senate nominee, media project

August 12th, 2026 | 03:48 AM WORLD United States 1

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By 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.

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