Peggy Flanagan, the current Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. Flanagan has been serving under Governor Tim Walz since 2019. Her campaign focused on progressive issues, including advocating for 'Medicare for All', opposing U.S. aid to Israel in light of the situation in Gaza, and promoting campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of large donations in politics.
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Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary
Peggy Flanagan has secured victory in the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary. Her campaign emphasized progressive policies similar to those of other candidates in recent primaries, including healthcare reform and campaign finance changes.
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Walz Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary in latest battle between leftists and centrist candidates
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