Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans
Summary
Minnesota voters are choosing candidates in important primary races for governor and US Senate that could change the state's political direction. On the Democratic side, Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig compete for Senate, while Republicans have a three-way race for governor, including Mike Lindell, who has President Trump's support.Key Facts
- Peggy Flanagan is the current Minnesota lieutenant governor and a progressive candidate for US Senate.
- Angie Craig, a US representative, is Flanagan’s Democratic opponent in the Senate primary.
- The Senate race involves debates over immigration policies, including Craig’s past support for a federal immigration detention law.
- Mike Lindell, known for denying 2020 election results and selling pillows, runs for governor with President Trump’s endorsement.
- Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, decided not to run for a third term amid fraud scandals in state programs.
- Tina Smith, the current Democratic US senator, is retiring and has endorsed Flanagan.
- Minnesota has not elected a Republican statewide since 2006 and has favored Democrats in recent presidential elections.
- Republicans want to focus on fraud issues in state programs to try to win in November.
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