U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., left, and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan participate in a forum for U.S. Senate candidates at Farmfest Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Morgan, Minn.
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The Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota is heating up and immigration has become a central issue. Tuesday's election is between Angie Craig, a congresswoman, and Peggy Flanagan, the state's lieutenant governor. Craig once voted for tighter immigration enforcement but has expressed regret for that decision. Flanagan has criticized Craig for not standing firmly against the Trump administration. Craig has a history of winning tough races and emphasizes her ability to connect with diverse voters. Flanagan is backed by progressive voters and has focused on grassroots funding and policies such as Medicare for All. Both candidates are vying for support in a divided Democratic Party.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Democratic incumbents in Connecticut are also trying to fend off progressive challengers. The primaries come a week after progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s divisive and costly U.S. Senate primary. El-Sayed’s victory has energized the left while stoking fears among Democratic Party leaders. That fear is particularly strong in battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin, where mainstream Democrats worry progressive wins make it more difficult to defeat Republicans in November.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Democrats will decide a competitive U.S. Senate primary Tuesday …
