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.

Tina Smith has opened up a Senate seat in Minnesota. The leading candidates in the Democratic primary to succeed her are Lt.

WASHINGTON — It’s official: Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is running for the U.S. Senate. Flanagan announced her decision and officially launched her campaign on social media on Thursday ...

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is seeking a higher office. After Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announced that she will not be running for reelection in 2026, Flanagan shared on social media that ...

It’s still early, but Democratic candidates for Sen. Tina Smith’s seat have a decided cash advantage over their GOP rivals in ...

Flanagan’s’ decision to run for senate is personal “I grew up in a family where the bottom could fall out at any moment. There are too many people right now who feel the same,” said Flanagan.