Peggy Flanagan Wins Democratic Senate Primary, Set to Face Michele Tafoya

Peggy Flanagan Wins Democratic Senate Primary, Set to Face Michele Tafoya

Politics

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeated U. S. Rep. Angie Craig in the Minnesota Democratic primary for the U. S. Senate, securing the party’s nomination to face Republican nominee Michele Tafoya in the November general election, AP News reported.

Tafoya, a former sportscaster, had earlier won the Republican primary, FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul said. The contests are part of the June 2026 primary for the open Senate seat left vacant by Sen. Tina Smith, as noted by The New York Times. The Democratic race featured a split over the 2025 immigration enforcement bill, according to earlier AP coverage.

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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Sen. Tina Smith Kevin Anderson Tim Walz’s wife Sen. Bernie Sanders

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Minnesota Minneapolis St. Paul Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building

Articles

August 12, 2026
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Michele Tafoya Wins Minnesota Republican Senate Primary, Set to Face Peggy Flanagan
Michele Tafoya Wins Minnesota Republican Senate Primary, Set to Face Peggy Flanagan

Fox News • 12 Aug 14:30

Michele Tafoya secured the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota and will challenge Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the November general election.

Credibility 58% Manip. 45% Right
Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary
Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

AP News • 12 Aug 05:05

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeated U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary, positioning herself as the progressive challenger against the party establishment.

Credibility 72% Manip. 28% Center
Peggy Flanagan Secures Democratic Senate Nomination in Minnesota
Peggy Flanagan Secures Democratic Senate Nomination in Minnesota

NPR • 12 Aug 03:34

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Minnesota Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, continuing a trend of progressive victories in recent primaries.

Credibility 78% Manip. 25% Center
Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary
Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

NBC News • 12 Aug 03:25

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seat, positioning her as the party’s progressive candidate for the November election.

Credibility 78% Manip. 34% Center
Former Sports Reporter Michele Tafoya Secures Republican Senate Nomination in Minnesota
Former Sports Reporter Michele Tafoya Secures Republican Senate Nomination in Minnesota

CBS News • 12 Aug 02:02

Michele Tafoya won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota and will face Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the November election.

Credibility 78% Manip. 12% Center
Michele Tafoya Wins Minnesota Republican Senate Primary
Michele Tafoya Wins Minnesota Republican Senate Primary

New York Post • 12 Aug 01:54

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota, defeating two opponents in a primary with about one-fifth of votes counted.

Credibility 71% Manip. 32% Center
Minnesota 2026 Primary Features Contested Senate, Governor and House Races
Minnesota 2026 Primary Features Contested Senate, Governor and House Races

The New York Times • 12 Aug 01:42

The June 2026 primary in Minnesota pits moderate and progressive Democrats against each other for a U.S. Senate seat, while Republicans vie for the governorship and other statewide offices.

Credibility 78% Manip. 5% Center
Minnesota voters cast ballots in 2026 primary with key governor and Senate races
Minnesota voters cast ballots in 2026 primary with key governor and Senate races

CBS News • 12 Aug 00:30

Minnesota held its 2026 primary on Tuesday, featuring contests for governor, U.S. Senate and other state offices, with live results tracked by local media.

Credibility 73% Manip. 8% Center
August 11, 2026
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Michele Tafoya Wins Minnesota Republican Senate Primary as Democrats Prepare for Open Seat
Michele Tafoya Wins Minnesota Republican Senate Primary as Democrats Prepare for Open Seat

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul • 11 Aug 21:36

Former sportscaster Michele Tafoya secured the Republican nomination for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat, while the Democratic primary features U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan among six candidates.

Credibility 70% Manip. 25% Center
August 09, 2026
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Minnesota Senate Primary Divided Over Immigration Vote and Campaign Funding
Minnesota Senate Primary Divided Over Immigration Vote and Campaign Funding

PBS • 09 Aug 17:18

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan face off in the Democratic Senate primary as Craig’s 2025 vote for a stricter immigration bill and the disparity in campaign spending become focal points.

Credibility 67% Manip. 48% Left
Immigration vote fuels split in Minnesota Democratic Senate primary
Immigration vote fuels split in Minnesota Democratic Senate primary

AP News • 09 Aug 16:26

Minnesota Democrats Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan clash over the incumbent's support for a 2025 immigration enforcement bill as they vie for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Tina Smith.

Credibility 68% Manip. 45% Left

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