At a glance
Office soughtU.S. Senate
ElectionNovember 3, 2026
Current officeLieutenant Governor of Minnesota
Party / statusDemocratic-Farmer-Labor · DFL nominee for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Current race status: Minnesota Secretary of State primary results show Flanagan won the 2026 DFL U.S. Senate primary with 411,853 votes, 59.01% of the DFL vote.
Candidate questions, answered clearly
Who is Peggy Flanagan?
Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota’s 50th Lieutenant Governor and a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. Her public-service background includes the Minneapolis Board of Education, nonprofit child advocacy, the Minnesota House, and statewide executive office.
What office is she running for?
Peggy Flanagan is running for U.S. Senate in the November 3, 2026 election.
What has her public career included?
Her career has centered on children and families, Indigenous communities, housing stability, education, and coalition-building in state government.
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Public-service path
2005–2009
Served on the Minneapolis Board of Education.
2015
Elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
2019
Became Minnesota’s 50th Lieutenant Governor.
2026
Won the DFL U.S. Senate primary and advanced to the November 3 general election.
Official sources
Minnesota 2026 primary resultsOfficial Minnesota Secretary of State primary vote totals.Minnesota Lieutenant Governor biographyCurrent public-office biography and service record.Minnesota electionsOfficial election administration and voter information.Official campaignCandidate-controlled source for campaign information and stated priorities.
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