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Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary Pits Angie Craig Against Peggy Flanagan
nytimes.com • • nation
Key Points:
- The Minnesota Senate primary between moderate Angie Craig and progressive Peggy Flanagan is a key battleground reflecting the Democratic Party's ongoing identity struggle after losing the White House and Senate in 2024.
- Angie Craig, a moderate and incumbent representative, emphasizes her bipartisan record and agricultural policy influence as strengths to retain the seat of retiring Senator Tina Smith.
- Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's progressive lieutenant governor, is supported by Senator Bernie Sanders and advocates for bold reforms like Medicare for All and cutting military aid to Israel, appealing to the party's liberal base.
- This competitive and costly primary follows a similar progressive victory in Michigan, signaling continued momentum for the party's left wing.
- The race is influenced by broader political issues, including the Trump administration's immigration policies and a recent fraud scandal in Minnesota's Democratic government.
