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Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Democrats category. Published on August 12, 2026 • Originally reported by Rachel Leingang in Minneapolis. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderate

Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, won the Democratic primary for US Senate in a race centered on immigration enforcement after the Trump administration crackdown turned deadly and destructive earlier this year.

Flanagan ousted congresswoman Angie Craig in yet another example of progressive campaigns toppling moderates amid an anti-establishment wave among Democrats.

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