Angie Craig

The article discusses early voting in Minnesota and potential new election rules requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship. It covers a federal judge dismissing subpoenas against Minnesota’s top Democratic leaders, a Senate race debate between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig, and Mike Lindell addressing campaign giveaways. Political analysts Jeff Hayden and Andy Brehm examine endorsements and polling in key races.

Early voting in Minnesota for the August primary begins Friday, allowing voters to cast ballots by mail or in person. Key races include the gubernatorial primary with candidates like Mike Lindell and Amy Klobuchar, and Senate and Attorney General contests.

A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Mike Lindell leading the Republican primary for Minnesota governor with 27% support, while Michele Tafoya leads the GOP Senate primary with 36%, and Angie Craig leads the DFL Senate primary with 41%. Undecided voters remain significant in all races.

Minnesota’s congressional delegation shows significant wealth disparities, with Rep. Kelly Morrison being the wealthiest and Rep. Betty McCollum having two mortgages. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s financial disclosures reveal student loans and her husband’s credit card debt, while Rep. Angie Craig sold a Mexican condo. Discrepancies in company valuations by Omar’s husband triggered a congressional probe.

A California congressional race featuring Randy Villegas, a populist insurgent, will challenge Republican Rep. David Valadao, testing if progressive candidates can attract voters in traditionally Republican districts. Similar progressive-backed candidates are competing in key races in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota, with varying levels of support from unions and political groups.

Democrats are reevaluating state conventions after a contentious Michigan event where progressive activists overshadowed centrist candidates, sparking debates over nomination processes. The conflict between progressive and centrist factions is intensifying in Minnesota's Senate race and prompting potential rule changes.

A Democratic group has launched an attack campaign against Rep. Angie Craig during the Minnesota Senate primary. The attack focuses on Craig's record on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issues.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticized the Laken Riley Act at a rally, seeking to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith. Flanagan trails behind Rep. Angie Craig in polling averages for the Democratic senatorial primary. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticized the Laken Riley Act at a rally, seeking to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith, while Rep. Angie Craig regretted her vote for the law. The act is sponsored by Sen. Katie Britt and allows for indefinite detention of immigrants. Flanagan trails behind Craig in the latest polling average for the Democratic senatorial primary.

House Democrats are preparing to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) over allegations of laundering $5 million in COVID relief funds into her campaign, despite her not guilty plea. The House Ethics Committee will decide her fate, with Democrats reportedly ready to provide the 80 votes needed for expulsion, though party leadership remains cautious.

Minnesota Republicans are strategically targeting Democratic candidates in an open Senate race, favoring Peggy Flanagan over Angie Craig as a more 'far-left' challenger. Flanagan, the lieutenant governor, is criticized for progressive policies like Medicare for All and her alignment with figures like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Republicans argue her platform and ties to controversial policies, such as anti-ICE protests, create an advantage in the 2026 election.

Minnesota Republicans are targeting Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as their primary challenge in the 2026 Senate race, believing she is a stronger opponent than Rep. Angie Craig. Flanagan, a Democratic frontrunner, faces criticism for her 'far-left' policies, including Medicare for All and anti-ICE activism, while Republicans highlight her potential vulnerability amid reports of $9 billion in government benefit fraud.

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) raised $2.5 million in Q1, surpassing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's $1.3 million, giving Craig a $4.8 million cash-on-hand advantage. Flanagan spent over $1 million, nearly equal to her fundraising, while criticizing Craig for accepting corporate PAC contributions.

Democratic politicians are returning campaign contributions from disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell following sexual assault allegations that led to his resignation. Over a dozen Democrats, including House and Senate candidates, have repaid funds from Swalwell's PAC, with some redirecting money to charities supporting sexual assault victims.

Democratic lawmakers and candidates are returning campaign contributions from disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell following sexual assault allegations that led to his resignation. Over a dozen Democrats have repaid funds from Swalwell's PAC, with some redirecting money to charities supporting sexual assault victims. Republicans criticize Democrats for delayed returns and lack of accountability.