Flanagan's initial announcement also came via social media. "I love Minnesota and my intention is to run for United States Senate and continue to serve the people of this state," Flanagan said.

Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S. Senate following Sen. Tina Smith's announcement she will not be running ...

López Franzen, former minority leader for the DFL, joins fellow Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the race for U.S. Senate.

Flanagan said a more detailed announcement will come later this month. “I love Minnesota and my intention is to run for United States Senate and continue to serve the people of this state ...

SAINT LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan kicked off a statewide campaign tour on Saturday as she begins her race for the soon-to-be open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota. She was quick to act ...

After Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision against making another run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, potential contenders are ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez-Franzen is running for the US Senate next year ...

Melisa López Franzen announced Monday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, making her the second Democrat to seek Tina Smith’s seat. López Franzen and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are the only ...

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan kicks off her U-S Senate campaign today (Sat 10:15 a-m) in St. Louis Park with a statewide ...

Former Minnesota Senate Leader Melisa López Franzen announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate Monday morning.  “I am running ...