Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Ilhan Omar considering
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said Thursday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, the first Democrat to jump into what could be a crowded field to replace outgoing Sen. Tina Smith. Flanagan made her announcement within a few hours after Smith,
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan announces intent to run for U.S. Senate
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota Won’t Seek Reelection, Dealing Blow to Democrats’ Hopes to Take Senate
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota says she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats’ hopes of retaking the Senate
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won't run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and others eye the seat
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection is setting off a scramble by potential candidates in both major political parties to fill the seat
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan says she'll run for U.S. Senate after Sen. Smith rules out reelection
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announces her pending retirement
Minnesota junior Senator Tina Smith on Thursday announced she won't seek another term in office during the 2026 general election.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026
Minnesota’s Democratic Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could spark a competitive Democratic primary as the party faces a challenging Senate map next year.
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith will not run for re-election in Minnesota
Minn., announced Thursday she won't run for re-election and will instead retire after the end of her term in 2026.
A look at who might run for Minnesota governor in 2026 — and who’s ruled it out
As Gov. Tim Walz mulls a possible third term, several Republicans, including his 2022 opponent Scott Jensen, consider ...
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An open Minnesota Senate seat is enticing to plenty but unclear how many will take plunge
Minnesota has its first open-seat Senate race since 2006. Many candidates are giving it a look and both parties say they’re ...
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't confirm third term but says he would "be honored to continue to serve"
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a busy year ahead with the state legislature back in session, clashing with new federal policies ...
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Lt. Gov. Flanagan (White Earth Ojibwe) Intends to Run for US Senate in 2026
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, the highest-ranking Native American woman in state government and a citizen of ...
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Surprise Retirement of Minnesota Senator Opens the Door for Potential GOP Pick-Up, as Democrats Risk Messy Open Primary
Senator Smith announced Thursday that she would not run for re-election after just one full term in the chamber, scrambling ...
Here's who is considering running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota
Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S.
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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces she will run for Senate
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced on social media that she will be running for U.S. Senate after Sen. Tina Smith ...
Tim Walz Contemplates 2026 U.S. Senate Bid in Minnesota
Democratic vice-presidential nominee also could run for another term as the state’s governor.
Proposal for Minnesota state government watchdog agency gets bipartisan support
The new department would conduct inspections, evaluations and investigations of state agencies and programs to identify fraud ...