Peggy Flanagan

A Minnesota Senate committee reported that two-thirds of reviewed Medicaid providers received disenrollment notices, though officials clarified this does not confirm fraud. Brian Nicholson, running mate for Kendall Qualls, defended his Jan. 6, 2021, presence at the U.S. Capitol, stating he left when violence erupted. Qualls dismissed a critical report as a 'hit piece.' Peggy Flanagan, a U.S. Senate candidate, discussed her stance on fraud and ICE in a studio interview.

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.

In Minnesota's 2026 races, Republican and DFL candidates endorsed by their parties are trailing in polls and fundraising. Political party endorsements are losing influence, with experts suggesting they may be replaced by earlier primary dates. Examples include trailing candidates like Adam Schwarze and Kendall Qualls, while non-endorsing candidates like Angie Craig lead in fundraising and polls.

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.

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.

Tony Dungy, a Pro Football Hall of Fame coach, has endorsed Michele Tafoya for the Minnesota Republican Senate primary. Their decade-long collaboration on NBC's Sunday Night Football and shared conservative values underpin the endorsement. The primary, on August 11, includes candidates like Royce White and Adam Schwarze, with the winner facing Democratic frontrunners Peggy Flanagan or Angie Craig in November.

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 former Navy SEAL and Marine veteran, Adam Schwarze, is running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota and sees an opening for a GOP victory due to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's handling of a fraud scandal. Schwarze believes his military background makes him a strong candidate against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. The election could determine which party controls the upper chamber.

Adam Schwarze, a former Navy SEAL and Marine veteran, is running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota and sees an opportunity for a GOP victory due to embarrassment over Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's handling of a fraud scandal. Schwarze believes his military background makes him a strong candidate against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. The election could determine which party controls the upper chamber.

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.

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.