Sanders says Minnesota Senate race between progressive and moderate will be 'tight'
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it's going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we're seeing in Minnesota, Margaret,...Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it's going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we're seeing in...
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Sun, 9 August 2026
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I think it's going to be a tight race. I hope very much that Peggy wins. I think what we're seeing in...
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- The Hill21:00
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig are duking it out in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Minnesota Senate after Sen. Tina Smith (D) opted to retire. Flanagan, a progressive, notched the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsement as well as support from Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren. Craig, meanwhile, is backed by House Minority Leader...
Wed, 12 August 2026
12 reports- wtxl.com02:35
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya won the Republican Senate nomination in Minnesota's Tuesday primary. Democrats were choosing between U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
- krocnews.com02:43
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday in the latest victory for an insurgent progressive over the party’s establishment.
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- keyc.com12 Aug, 03:38their copy
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- The Hill03:24
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...
- panow.com03:32
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday in the latest victory for an insurgent progressive over the party’s establishment. Flanagan defeated centrist U.S. Rep. Angie Craig with a ...
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- PBS NewsHour12 Aug, 15:24their copy
- NPR News03:34
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for Senate from Minnesota. It continues a series of wins for the progressive wing of the party over centrists.
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- Google News - Top Stories03:34
Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota NPR See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- yahoo.com03:40
Native Vote 2026 Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Ojibwe) won the Minnesota Democratic U.S. Senate primary Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. Flanagan will face former sportscaste...
- The Guardian World04:12
State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderate Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, won the Democratic primary for US Senate in a race centered on immigration enforcement after the Trump administration crackdown turned deadly and destructive earlier this year. Flanagan ousted congresswoman Angie Craig in yet another example of progressive campaigns toppling moderates amid an anti-establishment wave among...
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:25
Flanagan will face Republican nominee, former TV sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya to replace retiring US Sen. Tina Smith
- Google News - Top Stories12:27
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Fri, 14 August 2026
2 reports- jpost.com00:39
During the lead-up to the primary, Flanagan was vocal about her opponent Craig’s support from the pro-Israel lobby, calling her “AIPAC’s candidate.”
- Axios09:10
Republicans have a new name on their growing list of progressive midterm targets: Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan , fresh off a landslide Senate primary win. Why it matters: With President Trump 's approval ratings in the 30s, Republicans are trying to turn the midterms from a referendum on him into a choice between the GOP and a Democratic Party they argue has moved sharply to the left. That means portraying some progressive Democrats who've won statewide primaries as national foils. The...