The left keeps winning Democratic primaries
Minnesota's progressive Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan emerged victorious in Tuesday's Democratic Senate primary, defeating centrist US Rep. Angie Craig, strengthening the party's leftward direction as it prepares for the 2026 midterm elections. Flanagan, who campaigned against corporate influence and the Trump administration, secured the nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Craig, backed by prominent Democratic figures, emphasized her electoral victory experience but conceded after Flanagan's win. The primary was heavily influenced by immigration policy and the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, which sparked opposition to Trump's immigration policies. With tens of millions of dollars spent by supporters of both candidates, the race also highlighted the battle over corporate influence and US policy towards Israel.
Flanagan will face former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, a Republican nominee, in the general election.
Written by urgent.news from The Economic Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
