Top House Republican Tom Emmer has warned that Minnesota's welfare fraud scandal will 'taint' Peggy Flanagan in her high-stakes Senate race, following her Democratic Senate nomination.
GOP strategists in Minnesota have revealed their preferred far-left candidate, Peggy Flanagan, to challenge in the state's Democratic Senate primary, believing her win would enhance Republican chances in the 2026 general election.
Mainstream Democratic candidates achieved a significant upset victory against democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin primary, leading to discussions about the future strategy of the Democratic party. The results have prompted analysis on why polls were inaccurate and what this means for the progressive movement.
The Democratic Senate primary race in Minnesota is underway, pitting Angie Craig against Peggy Flanagan in what is seen as a test of left-wing energy within the party.
Lisa Demuth has won the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, overcoming Trump-backed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, who suffered a major defeat and subsequently floated familiar, baseless claims of “anomalies” in his double-digit loss. This victory sets her up to challenge incumbent Governor Tim Walz, while Lindell's loss comes amidst reports of his family, business career, and financial decline.
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan publicly criticized the Laken Riley Act during a Bernie Sanders rally, as she campaigns in the Senate primary race where she is currently trailing Representative Craig.