Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is projected to deliver a key victory for progressives and defeat Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the Democratic primary for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Flanagan ran against five other Democrats for the party’s nod, though Craig was her most formidable challenger. Flanagan will now face former NFL...
Former television sports reporter Michele Tafoya has been projected by CBS News to win the Republican nomination for Senate in Minnesota's primary election, following her announcement of candidacy in January. Tafoya emphasized that Minnesota is facing a crisis and is running to represent all Minnesotans. Her campaign website emphasizes combating election fraud, supporting law enforcement, reducing costs and taxes for the middle class, and restoring courage and common sense.
Notably, Tafoya emerged victorious from a large field of candidates, including Adam Schwarze, a former Navy SEAL and Marine, who received the endorsement of the Republican Party of Minnesota at its state convention in May. Minnesota had not elected a U.S. Senator from the Republican Party since Norm Coleman in 2002.
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