Minnesota Senate Democratic primary: Angie Craig vs. Peggy Flanagan

Published Aug 7, 06:44 PM UTC

The Minnesota Senate Democratic primary on Tuesday pits centrist Rep. Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for the open seat left by retiring Sen. Tina Smith. Craig has a significant fundraising advantage, having raised $12.8 million to Flanagan's $6.5 million. The race reflects the national Democratic divide between establishment and progressive wings. Flanagan won the state party endorsement and has backing from several sitting senators, including Smith. Craig has been criticized for her vote on the Laken Riley Act targeting undocumented immigrants, which she now regrets. Flanagan faces scrutiny over a statewide fraud scandal in the Walz administration. The outcome will test which faction of the party prevails in Minnesota.