Skip to content
The Minneapolis

Peggy Flanagan defeats Michele Tafoya to become Minnesota’s first Native U.S. senator

Peggy Flanagan defeats Michele Tafoya to become Minnesota’s first Native U.S. senator
Photo: Sahan Journal · view original

Former TV sportscaster Michelle Tafoya, left, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, right, are running for U.S. Senate. Either one will make history as Minnesota’s first U.S. senator of color. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/sahanjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tafoya-Flanagan.png?fit=780%2C52...

Sources and story details