Minnesota sets record nominating women
Both the Governor's race and the state's senate seat are being contested by two women.
This week, Minnesota history was made in politics as both the Democratic and Republican parties nominated women for top offices in the November 3 general election. Governor Amy Klobuchar (D) faces off against Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) in the gubernatorial race, while Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan (D) will compete against Republican Michele Tafoya (R) for the Senate seat.
Flanagan would be the first Native American woman elected to the Senate, Tafoya would be the first Latina and first Republican woman to represent Minnesota in the Senate, and Demuth would be the first Black woman to serve as a U.S. governor. Analysts predict Klobuchar and Flanagan have the upper hand in the Democratic-leaning state ahead of President Donald Trump's second midterm election.
The state currently boasts one of only four states where women hold both Senate seats, with women representing five of Minnesota's eight House districts. The gubernatorial and Senate contenders are established leaders in Minnesota politics, indicating progress in women's political leadership in the state.
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