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Flanagan beats Craig in Minn. Senate primary after winning key LGBTQ endorsements
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Peggy Flanagan has emerged as the winner.
In the Minnesota Democratic primary for Senate, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has emerged as the winner.
She secured a significant portion of the vote, outpacing her opponent. The primary was for the seat currently held by retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Flanagan received key endorsements from Smith, as well as Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Further details about the primary and its outcome are available from sources such as the Washington Blade, which reported on the election results and the endorsements received by the candidates.
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Category: rights Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Minnesota Democratic primary for Senate, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has emerged as the winner. She secured a significant portion of the vote, outpacing her opponent. The primary was for the seat…
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