More than 30 years ago, it was historic to watch five women win election to the Senate from states across the country in what was deemed the “Year of the Woman.” So far this cycle, there are five credentialed women running for Senate in just two Democratic primaries in what looks like an unprecedented election year with multiple high-profile races featuring face-offs between female Democrats.
In Minnesota, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Rep. Angie Craig jumped into the open-seat race to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith, setting up a competitive primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Senate Minority Leader Melisa López Franzen.
In Michigan, Rep. Haley Stevens entered the Senate race last week, joining state Sen. Mallory McMorrow in the Democratic primary. (Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is not seeking reelection.)
