# Peggy Flanagan

> Peggy Flanagan has served as Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota since 2019. She is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe and received the DFL party endorsement by acclamation for the open Senate seat.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
- State: MN
- Race: Minnesota Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Saint Louis Park, MN
- Race rating: Likely Democratic
- Campaign website: https://www.flanagan2026.com

## Biography

Peggy Flanagan is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. She earned her B.A. from the University of Minnesota. She served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. She was elected Lieutenant Governor alongside Gov. Tim Walz in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She received the official DFL party endorsement by acclamation on May 30, 2026.

## Background

- Education: B.A., University of Minnesota
- Professional background: Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (2019–present); Minnesota state legislator (2015–2019)
- Public service: Minnesota House of Representatives (2015–2019); Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (2019–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Angie Craig](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/angie-craig-mn-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- 2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Minnesota
- Peggy Flanagan — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Peggy_Flanagan

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:52:54.538Z

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