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Flanagan, Tafoya vie for Minnesota's US Senate seat
Flanagan and Tafoya each cast the race as a test of affordability, party loyalty and Minnesota voters’ appetite for change.
- Minnesotans cast their ballots on Tuesday to decide between Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya for the Senate seat held by Sen. Tina Smith.
- Gov. Peggy Flanagan of St. Louis Park centered her campaign on affordability and opposing President Donald Trump, while Tafoya marketed herself as a 'pro-choice Republican' seeking fresh leadership.
- Flanagan's campaign knocked on 2.6 million doors across 125 communities over 627 days, while Tafoya secured backing from national Senate Republicans despite initially lacking state party support.
- After voting on Tuesday, Flanagan said she was 'incredibly proud' of her campaign, while Tafoya expressed feeling 'great' and stated she 'left it all out on the field.'
- The contest for the $174,000 annual Senate position marks a significant test, as Republicans seek to win a statewide race in Minnesota for the first time in 20 years.
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Flanagan, Tafoya vie for Minnesota's US Senate seat
Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya look to take U.S. Sen. Tina Smith's seat.
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