2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota
The2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of theUnited States Senate to represent the state ofMinnesota , concurrently withother elections to the U.S. Senate,elections to theUnited States House of Representatives , and otherstate and local elections .Primary elections will be held on August 11, 2026. IncumbentDemocratic SenatorTina Smith is not seeking election to a second full term. Smith was elected to her first full term with 48.74% of the vote in2020 after winning a special election in2018 to complete the term of former SenatorAl Franken , who resigned amid sexual harassment controversies.[ 1] [ 2]
This will be the first U.S. Senate election in Minnesota without an incumbent since2006 .[ 3]
Minnesota is considered ablue state at the federal and state levels.Kamala Harris won it by four percentage points in the2024 presidential election , and the last time a Republican won a statewide race was in2006 . The most recent Senate election, in2024 , saw DFL incumbentAmy Klobuchar defeat RepublicanRoyce White by nearly 16 points.[ 4] 2020 , saw Smith defeat Republican nomineeJason Lewis by five points.[ 5]
Democrats control all statewide offices, bothU.S. Senate seats , and the minimum majority in theMinnesota Senate , while theMinnesota House of Representatives and theU.S. House delegation are both evenly split.[ 6] [ 7]
[ edit ] Background and campaign [ edit ] Former Minnesota House SpeakerMelissa Hortman was reportedly considering running for the seat beforeher assassination in June 2025.[ 8]
The Democratic primary election betweenprogressive Lieutenant GovernorPeggy Flanagan andmoderate U.S. RepresentativeAngie Craig is widely seen as a part of the national struggle between the progressive and moderate factions of the Democratic party since the2024 U.S. elections , with endorsements split by ideology.[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16] AIPAC while Craig has defended accepting them.Newsweek Bernie Sanders -style progressivism andBill Clinton -esque 'Third Way ' centrism".[ 17]
Craig reportedly has the private backing of the Democratic Senate leadership, includingChuck Schumer ,Kirsten Gillibrand , and theDemocratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), but they haven't publicly endorsed her.[ 18] [ 19] [ 20] [ 21] [ 16]
In November 2025,Center Forward Committee, a centristsuper PAC , spent $630,000 on online and mail ads supporting Craig.[ 22]
Flanagan and Craig condemned thekilling of Renée Good by an ICE agent amidTrump's mass deportation campaign . Flanagan said she supports a "complete and total overhaul" ofICE and criticized Craig for being "politically expedient" and voting for theLaken Riley Act and a resolution expressing gratitude to ICE agents.[ 23] [ 24] [ 25] [ 26] dismantling ICE and replacing it. Craig has called that stance extreme and said it will push away independents.[ 27] [ 28]
Melvin Carter , formermayor ofSaint Paul (2018–2026)(endorsed Flanagan) [ 33] [ 34] Keith Ellison ,Minnesota Attorney General (2019–present) and former U.S. representative fromMinnesota's 5th congressional district (running for reelection , endorsed Flanagan) [ 35] Al Franken , former U.S. senator (2009–2018)[ 33] (endorsed Flanagan) [ 36] Jacob Frey ,mayor ofMinneapolis (2018–present)[ 37] Andrew Luger , formerU.S. Attorney for theDistrict of Minnesota (2014–2017, 2022–2025)[ 38] Ilhan Omar , U.S. representative fromMinnesota's 5th congressional district (running for reelection ) [ 39] Kelly Morrison , U.S. representative fromMinnesota's 3rd congressional district (running for reelection ) [ 40] Dean Phillips , former U.S. representative fromMinnesota's 3rd congressional district candidate for president in2024 [ 33] (endorsed Craig) [ 41] Steve Simon ,Minnesota Secretary of State (2015–present)(running for reelection ) [ 42] Tina Smith , incumbent U.S. senator (2018–present)[ 2] (endorsed Flanagan) Tim Walz ,governor of Minnesota (2019–present),Democratic nominee forU.S. vice president in2024 , and former U.S. representative fromMinnesota's 1st congressional district (2007–2019)(ran for reelection, later withdrew ) [ 43] Angie Craig
Executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officials Labor unions Organizations Peggy Flanagan
Executive branch officials U.S. senators Statewide officials State legislators 12 state representatives[ b] Local officials Labor unions Organizations Declined to endorse
U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officials Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Angie Craig (DFL) $6,788,377 $3,001,653 $3,786,723 Peggy Flanagan (DFL) $3,287,670 $2,477,023 $810,646 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 91]
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Angie Peggy Other Undecided GQR (D)[ 92] [ A] January 14–20, 2026 600 (LV) – 36% 49% – 15% Public Policy Polling (D)[ 93] [ B] January 16–17, 2026 976 (LV) ± 3.1% 28% 40% – 31% Impact Research (D)[ 94] [ C] January 13–15, 2026 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 42% 45% 3% 9% NRSC (R)[ 95] July 4–7, 2025 559 (LV) ± 3.3% 24% 30% – 45% Public Policy Polling (D)[ 96] February 14–15, 2025 668 (LV) – 22% 52% – 27%
David Hann , formerRepublican Party of Minnesota chair (2021–2025) and minority leader of theMinnesota Senate (2013–2017)[ 97] Adam Schwarze, formerNavy SEAL [ 98] Michele Tafoya , reporter and retired sports broadcaster[ 99] Tom Weiler, retiredU.S. Navy officer and nominee forMinnesota's 3rd congressional district 2022 [ 100] Royce White , formerNBA player, nominee for U.S. Senate in2024 , and candidate forMinnesota's 5th congressional district in2022 [ 33] Mark York, farmer, computer scientist, and formerWhite House Fellow [ 101] Jim Nash , state representative from district 48A (2015–present)[ 105] Willie Burton , formerNBA player[ 106] Julia Coleman , state senator from the 48th district (2021–present) and daughter-in-law of former U.S. SenatorNorm Coleman [ 107] Lisa Demuth ,speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2025–present) from district 13A (2019–present)[ 108] (running for governor ) [ 109] Zach Duckworth , state senator from the 57th district (2021–present)[ 110] Tom Emmer , U.S. representative fromMinnesota's 6th congressional district governor in2010 [ 111] Mike Lindell , CEO ofMy Pillow , advisor to presidentDonald Trump , and candidate forRNC chair in2023 (running for governor , endorsed White) [ 112] Chris Madel, attorney who representedRyan Londregan [ 113] Tim Pawlenty , formergovernor of Minnesota (2003–2011) andcandidate for president in2012 [ 33] Pete Stauber , U.S. representative fromMinnesota's 8th congressional district [ 114] Ryan Wilson, attorney and nominee for state auditor in2022 (running for lieutenant governor in2026 )[ 115] Adam Schwarze
U.S. senators U.S. representatives Organizations Michele Tafoya
U.S. senators Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Ray Petersen (R) $949 $949 $0 Adam Schwarze (R) $822,518 $528,789 $293,728 Tom Weiler (R) $82,239 $26,387 $57,613 Royce White (R) $481,065 $533,331 $86,842 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 91]
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin David Adam Michele Royce Other Undecided Peak Insights (R)[ 119] [ D] January 31 – February 1, 2026 500 (LV) ± 4.0% 3% 4% 41% 11% 7%[ d] 34%
Marisa Simonetti, business owner[ 120] Angie Craig vs. Michele Tafoya
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Angie Michele Undecided Emerson College [ 125] February 6–8, 2026 1,000 (LV) ± 3.0% 47% 40% 13% Impact Research (D)[ 126] [ C] July 8–11, 2025 604 (LV) ± 4.0% 49% 45% 6%
Peggy Flanagan vs. Michele Tafoya
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Peggy Michele Undecided Emerson College [ 125] February 6–8, 2026 1,000 (LV) ± 3.0% 47% 41% 12% Impact Research (D)[ 126] [ C] July 8–11, 2025 604 (LV) ± 4.0% 48% 45% 7%
Hypothetical polling
Angie Craig vs. Generic Republican
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Angie Generic Undecided Public Policy Polling (D)[ 127] September 15–16, 2025 1,015 (V) — 47% 43% 10%
Peggy Flanagan vs. Generic Republican
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Peggy Generic Undecided Public Policy Polling (D)[ 127] September 15–16, 2025 1,015 (V) — 46% 44% 10%
^ ^ Mary Frances Clardy ,HD -53A (2023–present)[ 78] Nathan Coulter , HD-51B (2023–present)[ 77] Brion Curran , HD-36B (2023–present)[ 77] Leigh Finke , HD-66A (2023-present)[ 79] Cedrick Frazier , HD-43A (2021–present)[ 76] Emma Greenman , HD-63B (2021–present)[ 76] Jessica Hanson , HD-55A (2021–present)[ 78] Athena Hollins , HD-66B (2021–present)[ 77] Heather Keeler , HD-4A (2021–present)[ 77] Larry Kraft , HD-46A (2023–present)[ 77] Jamie Long , HD-61B (2019–present)[ 77] Kristi Pursell , HD-58A (2023–present)[ 78] ^a b c d e f Key: ^ "Someone else" with 6%; Tom Weiler with 1% Partisan clients
^ Poll sponsored by Flanagan's campaign ^ Polling commissioned by Clear Voice Minnesota, which supports Flanagan ^a b c Poll sponsored by Craig's campaign ^ Poll sponsored by Tafoya's campaign ^ Stolberg, Sheryl; Alcindor, Yamiche; Fandos, Nicholas (December 7, 2017)."Senator Al Franken to Resign From Senate amid Harassment Allegations" .New York Times .Archived from the original on March 21, 2021. RetrievedFebruary 14, 2025 . ^a b Bakst, Brian (February 13, 2025)."Sen. Tina Smith won't seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs" .MPR News .Archived from the original on April 15, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 13, 2025 . ^ Masters, Clay (February 14, 2025)."An open Minnesota Senate seat is enticing to plenty but unclear how many will take plunge" .MPR News .Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. RetrievedMarch 1, 2025 . ^ "Minnesota Senate Election 2024 Live Results: Amy Klobuchar Wins" .www.nbcnews.com . 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RetrievedNovember 23, 2025 . ^ Kassel, Matthew (February 19, 2025)."Minnesota Senate race turning into proxy battle between moderates and progressives" .Jewish Insider . RetrievedNovember 23, 2025 . ^ Roarty, Alex; Chingarande, Tinashe (May 29, 2025)."Centrist and Progressive Democrats Prepare for a Clash in Minnesota" .NOTUS . RetrievedNovember 23, 2025 . ^ "Sanders Looks to Flex the Left's Power With Senate Endorsement in Minnesota" . November 10, 2025. RetrievedNovember 23, 2025 .^ "Tina Smith pledges neutrality while praising Flanagan" .Punchbowl News . RetrievedNovember 23, 2025 .^ Cohen, -Max."Craig, Flanagan want to bring the fight to D.C." Punchbowl News . RetrievedNovember 23, 2025 . ^ "Where Democrats Will Duel Next for the Party's Future" . November 9, 2025. RetrievedNovember 23, 2025 .^a b Everett, Burgess (December 10, 2025)."How Minnesota reflects Democrats' big divides" .Semafor . RetrievedDecember 11, 2025 . ^ Rouhandeh, Alex (December 5, 2025)."Minnesota Senate Race Emerges as Key Battle in Democratic Party 'Civil War' .Newsweek . RetrievedDecember 19, 2025 . ^ Lerer, Lisa (November 24, 2025)."Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a 'Fight Club' of Senate Democrats" .The New York Times . RetrievedDecember 2, 2025 . ^ "Schumer Lines up Behind Centrists in Senate Primaries" .Sludge . October 17, 2025. RetrievedNovember 26, 2025 .^ Traister, Rebecca (November 3, 2025)."It's My Party and I'll Leave When I Want To" .Intelligencer . RetrievedNovember 26, 2025 . ^ Everett, Burgess; Weigel, David."Tough primaries complicate Democrats' bid to retake US Senate" .Semafor the original on September 23, 2025. RetrievedDecember 18, 2025 . ^ "Center Forward launches pro-Craig buy" .Punchbowl News . November 21, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 1, 2026 .^ "Democrat Calls Her Opponent 'Disgusting' As Senate Race Takes A Bitter Turn" .HuffPost . January 14, 2026. RetrievedJanuary 15, 2026 .^ "ICE jumps to center of midterm campaigns" .Politico . January 18, 2026. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 .^ Kashiwagi, Sydney (January 14, 2026)."Fatal ICE shooting shakes up races for U.S. Senate, governor" .Minnesota Star Tribune . Archived fromthe original on January 14, 2026. RetrievedJanuary 27, 2026 . ^ Kemp, Colton (January 21, 2026)."Flanagan distinguishes herself from Senate primary opponent Craig in Northfield rally" .Southernminn.com . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2026 . ^ Perano, Ursula (January 26, 2026)."Minnesota Senate Democratic Primary Grows Heated as Immigration Takes Center Stage" .NOTUS . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2026 . ^ Parti, Tarini; Collins, Eliza (January 24, 2026)."The Democrats Have an 'Abolish ICE' Conundrum" .The Wall Street Journal . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2026 . ^ "Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate run in Minnesota ahead of a competitive Democratic primary" .NBC News . April 29, 2025.Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. RetrievedApril 29, 2025 .^ Fortinsky, Sarah (February 20, 2025)."Minnesota lieutenant governor launches Senate bid" .The Hill . RetrievedFebruary 20, 2025 . ^ "Race for rare open Senate seat in Minnesota heats up well ahead of primary" .Minnesota Public Radio . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 .Flanagan is vying for the DFL endorsement along with U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Billy Nord, a manager at a streaming company. The candidates say the party's nod is important, but they're prepared to move to a summer primary election if they don't get it. ^ "Former state legislator López Franzen ends campaign for U.S. Senate" .Minnesota Public Radio Archived from the original on May 17, 2025. RetrievedMay 17, 2025 .^a b c d e Bierschbach, Briana; Faircloth, Ryan (February 13, 2025)."Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering" .Minnesota Star Tribune Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 14, 2025 . ^a b Bardwell, Neely (May 13, 2025)."Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Gets Sen. Warren's Endorsement for US Senate" .Native News Online .Archived from the original on May 13, 2025. RetrievedMay 13, 2025 . ^a b Masters, Clay (March 31, 2025)."AG Keith Ellison won't run for U.S. Senate, backs Flanagan for DFL nod" .Minnesota Public Radio Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. RetrievedMarch 31, 2025 . ^a b McShane, Michael (April 10, 2025)."Former Minnesota Senator Al Franken endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for senate seat" .KFYR-TV Archived from the original on April 10, 2025. RetrievedApril 10, 2025 . ^ "Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announces final re-election bid" .Fox 9 News . January 29, 2025.Archived from the original on June 19, 2025. RetrievedJune 19, 2025 .^ "A look at who might run for Sen. Tina Smith's seat in the Senate" .Minnesota Public Radio Archived from the original on February 15, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 20, 2025 .^ Solender, Andrew; Van Oot, Torey (April 10, 2025)."Ilhan Omar to run for reelection, not Senate, in 2026" .Axios . RetrievedApril 10, 2025 . ^ Wu, Nicholas; Mutnick, Ally (February 27, 2025)."Walz announcement clears way for Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race" .Politico . RetrievedFebruary 27, 2025 .One name to cross off the list of potential candidates: first-term Democratic Rep. Kelly Morrison, who said in a brief interview she was staying put ^ Kassel, Matthew (February 19, 2025)."Minnesota Senate race turning into proxy battle between moderates and progressives" .Jewish Insider . RetrievedFebruary 20, 2025 . ^a b Kashiwagi, Sydney (May 7, 2025)."Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon won't run for U.S. Senate" .Minnesota Star Tribune Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. RetrievedMay 7, 2025 . ^ Van Oot, Torey (February 26, 2025)."Gov. Tim Walz rules out run for U.S. Senate" .Axios . RetrievedMay 12, 2025 . ^ Bowman, Bridget (December 3, 2025)."Pete Buttigieg endorses Angie Craig in Minnesota Democrats' Senate primary" .NBC News . RetrievedDecember 3, 2025 . ^ "U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses Angie Craig for Senate" .Punchbowl News . June 23, 2025.Archived from the original on August 5, 2025. RetrievedJune 24, 2025 .^ Kapur, Sahil (June 10, 2025)."Sen. Ruben Gallego endorses Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary" .NBC News .Archived from the original on June 10, 2025. RetrievedJune 10, 2025 . ^ Vakil, Caroline (June 11, 2025)."Andy Kim endorses Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race" .The Hill . RetrievedJune 11, 2025 . ^a b Vakil, Caroline (December 22, 2025)."Minnesota Senate primary becomes major proxy battle for Democrats" .AOL . RetrievedDecember 22, 2025 .Centrists like Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Virginia Gov-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) threw their weight behind Craig this week. ^ Blanchard, Jack; Burns, Dasha (October 30, 2025)."What Trump told Xi" .Politico . RetrievedNovember 26, 2025 .And in the Minnesota Senate race, Democratic Rep. Angie Craig landed the backing of Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), saying "we don't have time for political theater — we need experienced, principled leaders." ^a b Kashiwagi, Sydney (September 5, 2025)."Craig, Flanagan U.S. Senate race reflects larger fight over Democrats' future" .Minnesota Star Tribune . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 . ^ McIntire, Mary Ellen (October 30, 2025)."At the Races: When the pain hits home" .Roll Call . RetrievedNovember 12, 2025 . ^ "Former Rep. Collin Peterson endorses Rep. Angie Craig in Senate race" . November 10, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 10, 2025 .^ Aigner, Grace (May 2, 2025)."Rep. Angie Craig announces U.S. Senate campaign" .Archived from the original on June 14, 2025. RetrievedJune 24, 2025 . ^a b c "Equality PAC Endorses Congresswoman Angie Craig for U.S. Senate" . April 30, 2025.Archived from the original on May 13, 2025. RetrievedMay 2, 2025 .^ "AFGE Endorses Rep. Angie Craig for U.S. Senate" . May 1, 2025.Archived from the original on May 19, 2025. RetrievedMay 2, 2025 .^ Olson, Blois (June 5, 2025)."morning take - Legislature Shrinks Electric Vehicle Incentives" .The Daily Agenda .Archived from the original on June 23, 2025. RetrievedJune 11, 2025 . ^ Nesterak, Max (May 9, 2025)."Labor fights to preserve recent gains at Minnesota Legislature — and other labor news • Minnesota Reformer" .Minnesota Reformer . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 .Craig has already won the endorsement of the Teamsters Local 32 in Minnesota, along with nine other labor unions representing more than 150,000 workers. ^ "Ten labor unions representing over 150,000 Minnesotans are endorsing Angie Craig for U.S. Senate!" .Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council on Facebook . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 .^ " .Int'l Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 on Facebook . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 .^ "Endorsements" .Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 .^ "Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Rep. Angie Craig for U.S. Senate" .HRC . September 9, 2025. RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 .^ "Candidates" .Elect Democratic Women . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 .^ "AIPAC Political Portal" .Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. RetrievedMay 2, 2025 .^ Rod, Marc (November 20, 2025)."DMFI backs Haley Stevens, Angie Craig as they face primaries from the anti-Israel left" .Jewish Insider . RetrievedNovember 20, 2025 . ^ "Candidates" .Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs .^ "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses Angie Craig for U.S. Senate, 26 Local Candidates" .LGBTQ+ Victory Fund . August 19, 2025.Archived from the original on August 21, 2025. RetrievedAugust 19, 2025 .^ "LPAC Endorses Angie Craig for Senate, 7 Local Candidates" .LPAC . May 13, 2025.Archived from the original on May 25, 2025. RetrievedMay 25, 2025 .^ "Deb Haaland Endorses Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate: "She Has the Guts, Smarts, and Determination to Make Real Change" .Native News Online . June 5, 2025.Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. RetrievedJune 15, 2025 .^a b c d Blanchard, Jack; Burns, Dasha (November 20, 2025)."The word Trump hates to say" .Politico . RetrievedNovember 20, 2025 . ^ Jurgens, Paul."Flanagan secures endorsement of Sen. Ed Markey" .KFGO . RetrievedSeptember 15, 2025 . ^ Goldmacher, Shane."Sanders Looks to Flex the Left's Power With Senate Endorsement in Minnesota" .New York Times . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 . ^a b Kashinsky, Lisa (February 2, 2026)."Tina Smith endorses Peggy Flanagan over Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race" .Politico . RetrievedFebruary 2, 2026 . ^a b c Cohen, Max (June 5, 2025)."Craig, Flanagan want to bring the fight to D.C." Punchbowl News .Archived from the original on August 16, 2025. RetrievedAugust 7, 2025 . ^ "Warren endorses Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota Senate race" . May 13, 2025.Archived from the original on May 13, 2025. RetrievedMay 13, 2025 .^ Olson, Blois (April 9, 2025)."morning take: Tariff Tumult Takes Hold in Minnesota" .The Daily Agenda .Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. RetrievedApril 9, 2025 .Today, Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha endorsed Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan's bid for U.S. Senate. ^a b c Olson, Blois."lunch take - Emmer Peppers Walz on Immigration" .The Daily Agenda .Archived from the original on June 12, 2025. RetrievedJune 12, 2025 .Today, the Chairs of the Minnesota Senate and House Inclusive Democracy Caucus...threw their full support behind Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan's U.S. Senate campaign. ^a b c d e f g Olson, Blois (April 28, 2025)."morning take - Craig Set to Announce Tuesday" . The Daily Agenda.Archived from the original on May 19, 2025. RetrievedApril 28, 2025 . ^a b c d e McVan, Madison (April 24, 2025)."With Craig signaling Senate run, Mike Norton edges closer to bid for CD2" .Minnesota Reformer Archived from the original on April 24, 2025. RetrievedApril 24, 2025 . ^ Coolican, J. Patrick (May 24, 2025)."Weekend Reformer" .Minnesota Reformer . RetrievedMay 24, 2025 . ^ SEIU MN State Council (September 24, 2025)."SEIU Minnesota State Council Endorse Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate" .facebook . RetrievedSeptember 25, 2025 . ^ "BREAKING: UFCW Local 663 is proud to be the first union to endorse Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan for the United States Senate!" .www.facebook.com . UFCW Local 663. June 5, 2025. RetrievedJune 15, 2025 .^ "National Nurses United endorses Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota | National Nurses United" .www.nationalnursesunited.org . January 15, 2026. RetrievedJanuary 18, 2026 .^ Howard, Andrew (February 9, 2026)."The big ads from the big game" .Politico . RetrievedFebruary 9, 2026 . ^ "Minnesota Indivisible Endorses Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate" .Red Lake Nation News . RetrievedFebruary 4, 2026 .^ "Endorsements | Jane PAC" .www.janepac.com . RetrievedJanuary 29, 2026 .^ "Minnesota 50501 Endorses Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate" .Red Lake Nation News . RetrievedJanuary 28, 2026 .^ "Peggy Flanagan" .Patriotic Millionaires . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 .^ "Vote Mama PAC | Candidates" .Vote Mama PAC .Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. RetrievedApril 30, 2025 .^ Kashiwagi, Sydney (May 7, 2025)."Morning Hot Dish - Steve Simon passes on Senate run but may be considering gov bid" .Minnesota Star Tribune . RetrievedJune 18, 2025 .Rep. Kelly Morrison also told me she won't endorse in the primary. ^ Ferguson, Dana (February 26, 2025)."Gov. Tim Walz officially rules out a run for U.S. Senate" .Minnesota Public Radio . RetrievedAugust 23, 2025 .And he told MPR News that he's not planning to endorse another DFLer for the post. ^a b "2026 Election United States Senate - Minnesota" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedFebruary 6, 2026 .^ "Peggy Flanagan leads by 13 points in the primary election for U.S. Senate" .GQR . January 27, 2026. RetrievedJanuary 28, 2026 – viaPolitico ^ Williams, Jim (January 20, 2026)."Peggy Flanagan Leads by Double Digits in Democratic Primary for US Senate" .Public Policy Polling . 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