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Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan lead DFL candidates in US Senate primary
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Baude , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The race is expected to be between two women, Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan, who both have experience in politics.
Voters in Minneapolis will choose a DFL candidate for the US Senate on Tuesday from a group of six candidates. The race is expected to be between two women, Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan, who both have experience in politics. Angie Craig currently serves in the US House of Representatives, a position she has held for seven years.
The winner of the primary is likely to face Michele Tafoya in the general election in November. Further details about the candidates and the election are available from local news sources, including the KSTP app and website, which will also provide updates on the election results.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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