Voters in Minnesota Congressional District 7 Await DFL Primary Results
Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig are vying for an open Senate seat as Democrats split over Israel policy and major endorsements.
- On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Minnesota Democrats head to the polls to select a nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat, choosing between Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Representative Angie Craig to succeed retiring Senator Tina Smith.
- The contest serves as a proxy battle over the party's ideological direction, pitting pragmatic centrist Craig against unapologetically progressive Flanagan, who emphasizes grassroots support and labor ties.
- Craig raised $12.8 million through July 22, outpacing Flanagan's $6.5 million, while the candidates clashed over Gaza, with Flanagan calling the war a "genocide" and Craig defending AIPAC support.
- National Democratic figures split their support: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi back Craig, while Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren endorse Flanagan.
- The primary winner will face Republican nominee Royce White in November's general election, as Democrats are favored to retain the seat despite recent competitive trends in the state.
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