What to know about the US primary election in Minnesota
Summary
Minnesota Democrats are holding a close primary race for the US Senate seat being vacated by Senator Tina Smith. The contest is mainly between moderate Angie Craig and progressive Peggy Flanagan, with immigration policy and reactions to President Trump’s immigration enforcement shaping their campaigns.Key Facts
- Minnesota Democrats are choosing their nominee for the US Senate in a primary election.
- Senator Tina Smith is not running again, leaving an open seat.
- Angie Craig is a moderate Democrat with experience winning tough elections; she has faced criticism for once supporting a Trump-backed immigration law but now regrets it.
- Peggy Flanagan, the state's Lieutenant Governor, is a progressive backed by prominent Democrats like Representative Ilhan Omar, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Senator Bernie Sanders.
- Immigration enforcement by the Trump administration in Minneapolis, including deportation operations and shootings by federal agents, is a major campaign issue.
- Both candidates criticize the Trump administration’s immigration policies but differ on past votes and support within the party.
- Polls in Minnesota open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Central Time on election day.
- The Republican primary for the same Senate seat has nine candidates, including a former sports broadcaster.
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