Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives
Summary
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota, defeating Representative Angie Craig and other candidates. Flanagan will now compete in the general election to replace retiring Senator Tina Smith.Key Facts
- Peggy Flanagan is the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.
- She won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota.
- Flanagan defeated Representative Angie Craig, who was her main opponent.
- The Senate seat is open because Senator Tina Smith is retiring.
- Flanagan ran against a total of six Democrats in the primary.
- The primary was projected by Decision Desk HQ, a news analysis source.
- Flanagan’s victory is seen as a win for progressive Democrats.
- Flanagan will face a candidate from the opposing party in the general election.
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