Angie Craig Has Cash Edge Over Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary
Representative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
CBS News projects Senator Amy Klobuchar as the winner of Minnesota's Democratic primary in the gubernatorial race. With 99% of votes counted, Klobuchar secured 89.7% of the vote. Six other Democratic candidates participated in the election. Endorsed by the Minnesota DFL and her running mate, former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, Klobuchar capitalized on early polling and fundraising advantages to win the primary.
She aims to address fraud in the state as a key campaign issue, contrasting with outgoing Democratic Governor Tim Walz. Walz withdrew from the race in January due to mounting criticism from Republicans over Minnesota's fraud crisis. Klobuchar emphasized the need for results over excuses and pledged to deliver them as governor. Known for her successful Senate career, Klobuchar has won each of her four Senate elections by double-digit margins, with Minnesota not electing a Republican governor since Tim Pawlenty in 2006.
Klobuchar will face Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the general election. If Klobuchar wins, she must resign her Senate seat, which will be temporarily filled by an appointee of the governor, followed by a special election.
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