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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. Senate following Sen. Tina Smith's announcement she will not be running for reelection in 2026.

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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 well-positioned to win.

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Democratic Sen. Tina Smith won't run for re-election in Minnesota

Smith is the second Democratic senator to announce their retirements ahead of the midterms in 2026, when the party wants to contend for the majority but faces obstacles.

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Flanagan, White enter US Senate race in Minnesota; Ellison says he is 'not in or out'

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat ...

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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 ...

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Minnesota shuts down prospects of legal sports betting

Learn why hopes for sports betting legalization in Minnesota were dashed following a tie in the Senate committee vote.

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Fastenal founder and former Minnesota State Senator Bob Kierlin dies at 85

WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- Former Minnesota State Senator and Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin died at the age of 85 on Monday. Kierlin was born in Winona and attended the University of Minnesota.

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