Smith, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since 2018, said on Thursday the decision not to run again is “entirely personal,” saying she wants to spend more time with her family. Smith’s impending exit leaves one of Minnesota’s two seats in the chamber — the other held by Sen.

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection is setting off what’s sure to be a scramble by potential candidates in both major political parties to fill her

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are some of the top DFL party members who may campaign for the open seat.

Today, we hear from Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan about what reparatory justice might look like for the state's past racist housing practices.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched her official campaign Thursday for the U.S. Senate, running to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in the 2026 election cycle. “Today, I’m officially launching my campaign for the U.

Rep. Angie Craig, who is considering a campaign, is the mainstream favorite, but lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan is a likely left-wing rival

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said Thursday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, the first Democrat to jump into what could be a crowded field to replace outgoing Sen. Tina Smith. Flanagan made her announcement within a few hours after Smith,