Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota with nearly 59% of the vote.

Politics U.s. Senate RaceAug 12, 2026score 0.662 posts · 1 replies across 2 instances

The thread discusses Peggy Flanagan's victory in the Minnesota Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, highlighting her progressive stance and the significance of her win in the context of the Democratic Party's strategy. The posts emphasize her lead over a moderate candidate and the implications of her victory for the party's direction.

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Parent: U.S. Senate RaceEntity: Peggy FlanaganImpact: positiveDate: Aug 12, 2026Target: Peggy Flanagan's victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota

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Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota primary. She is the Dem nominee for U.S. Senator from Minnesota. https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/11/peggy-flanagan-wins-democratic-senate-primary-in-minnesota-in-victory-for-progressive-flank/

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Peggy Flanagan, 
the progressive lieutenant governor of Minnesota, 
clinched the victory in the state’s Democratic primary for US Senate, 
beating out moderate US representative Angie Craig.

The AP called the race, with Flanagan leading with nearly 59% of the vote.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/aug/11/donald-trump-democrats-primaries-wisconsin-minnesota-south-carolina-vaccines-max-miller-latest-news-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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We recognize the next Senator for Minnesota.

"Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota in victory for progressive flank"

https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/11/peggy-flanagan-wins-democratic-senate-primary-in-minnesota-in-victory-for-progressive-flank/

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