Progressive vs. moderate showdown for Senate seat tops Minnesota primaries
Summary
Minnesota Democrats are choosing their nominee to replace retiring Senator Tina Smith in a primary race between progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Rep. Angie Craig. The candidates have strong support from different wings of the party and differ on key issues like immigration enforcement and support for Israel.Key Facts
- Peggy Flanagan is a progressive candidate supported by Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Angie Craig is a moderate backed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
- Both candidates emphasize holding federal immigration agents accountable for recent shootings in Minnesota.
- Flanagan criticizes Craig’s past vote for a Trump-backed immigration bill, which Craig now regrets.
- The race also involves differing views on Israel: Craig has ties to a pro-Israel group, while Flanagan opposes weapon sales to Israel and calls Gaza actions "genocide."
- Issues of fraud investigations in Minnesota’s social services programs have been part of the campaign debate.
- Republican Michele Tafoya is contesting the Senate seat, but no Republican has won a Minnesota Senate race since 2002.
- Governor Tim Walz, who is not seeking reelection, has not endorsed either Democratic candidate.
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