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

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.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan quickly announced plans to run for Smith's seat on Thursday. "I love Minnesota and my intention is to run for United States Senate and continue to serve the people of this ...

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 ...

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

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate ...

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 ...