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Peggy Flanagan (D) defeated Angie Craig (D) and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on August 11, 2026

Peggy Flanagan (D) defeated Angie Craig (D) and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on August 11, 2026. As of August 2026, Flanagan and Craig led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention.

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Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary as progressives score another victory

Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, defeating Angie Craig. This victory signals a progressive shift within the Democratic Party. Flanagan will now face Republican Michele Tafoya in the general election. Republicans see an opportunity in Minnesota's divided political landscape. Lisa Demuth secured the Republican nomination for governor.

The Economic Times

Flanagan clinches Democratic Senate nod in Minnesota in win for progressives

The progressive momentum in Democratic Senate primaries continued Tuesday, with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating the more moderate Rep. Angie Craig in a high-stakes contest. But progressives were dealt a setback in neighboring Wisconsin, with state Rep. Francesca Hong, a self-described democratic socialist and the perceived front-runner in the…

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What to know about the Minnesota Senate election

Senate Democrats don’t have to wait long for their next big primary test. Their race for the open seat in Minnesota has fallen along familiar lines, and Tuesday will determine whether centrist Rep. Angie Craig or the more progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan comes out ahead. Craig, who flipped a…

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The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats

Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month

The Independent UK

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

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Six Democrats compete for Tina Smith's Minnesota Senate seat; Craig and Flanagan lead in endorsements and fundraising

Angie Craig (D), Peggy Flanagan (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on August 11, 2026. As of June 2026, Craig and Flanagan led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention.

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Kristi Noem Breaks Social Media Silence After Husband's 'Bimbofication' Scandal to Blast Senator Over A Dog

Kristi Noem returns to social media, responding to Senator Tina Smith's jab about her memoir's dog story, amid ongoing controversy involving her husband, Bryon Noem.

International Business Times UK

MAGA senator shredded for repost of OJ and Nicole Brown Simpson meme as Elizabeth Warren and Spirit Airlines

The creepy repost is the latest in a series of outlandish, inflammatory and conspiratorial posts from the senior Republican senator from Utah

The Independent UK

US Senate repeals Biden-era ban on mining near Minnesota wilderness area

Measure passes 50-49 to overturn a 20-year ban on mining near renowned Boundary Waters canoe area wilderness

The Guardian - US

Cory Booker says Democrats have ‘failed this moment’ and calls for new leaders

New Jersey senator also says party has ‘too small of a coalition’ as it seeks to confront ‘new challenges’

The Guardian - US

GOP candidate drops surefire trick for Americans to escape heat of Donald Trump’s Iran war – ‘one less trip to Starbucks’

Hey, GOP — leave Starbucks alone!

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At the Races: Crypto’s next stand

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. The cryptocurrency industry began flexing its political muscle in 2022, and crypto spending has only increased since. In advance of…

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Who Skipped Trump's State Of The Union Address: Here's Full List Of Those Who Boycotted The Event And Why

Over 80 Democratic lawmakers boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, highlighting political divisions.

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Lorry driver who flooded London's streets with lethal firearms while preparing for 'race war' jailed

The 60-year-old believed he was preparing for a ‘race war’ against Muslims and stockpiled guns, explosives and homemade grenades

Evening Standard

Lorry driver who ran gun workshop and hoarded weapons for ‘race war’ jailed

Thomas McKenna, 60, has been sentenced for running a blank-firing gun conversion workshop from his Essex caravan.

Evening Standard

Lorry driver ran gun converting workshop from caravan and planned for ‘race war’

Thomas McKenna, 60, sent messages telling friends and associates to ‘get yourself ready’ for a ‘race war’.

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Senate talks move in direction of splitting off DHS funding bill

Plan would include removing Homeland Security bill from the package, replacing it with a short-term continuing resolution for that agency

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Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya running for Senate in Minnesota

Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya is running for the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Democrat Tina Smith in Minnesota.

International Business Times UK

Trump Admin To Send 'Hundreds More' Federal Agents to Minnesota, Kristi Noem Warns People Obstructing Work

'Hundreds more' of federal agents are being sent to Minneapolis after a controversial ICE shooting sparks protests, raising debates over immigration enforcement and law enforcement transparency.

The Guardian - US

Minneapolis mayor urges FBI to include state officials in Renee Good inquiry

Jacob Frey says Trump administration is ‘so quick to jump on a narrative’ over the truth after ICE fatally shot woman

The Independent UK

Minnesota Democrats are demanding a broader investigation into Renee Good's shooting

Two of Minnesota’s leading Democrats say the investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer shouldn’t be handled solely by the federal government

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‘With her big cowboy hat on’: Kristi Noem made a shocking claim about woman killed by ICE agent, but the video tells a different story

The controversy continues.

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Senate appears polarized as health care subsidy cliff nears - Roll Call

Senate appears polarized as health care subsidy cliff nears - Uncategorized Senate leaders seemed intent on quickly implementing a health savings account proposal

The Guardian - US

Utah Republican senator faces backlash over post condemning Kirk’s killing

Only months ago, Mike Lee had posted disparaging tweets after Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot

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