Peggy Flanagan
United StatespoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.04%Peggy Flanagan is the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, having taken office in 2019. She is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and has been a strong advocate for issues such as education, equity, and community health. Following Tina Smith's announcement of not seeking reelection in 2026, Flanagan declared her intention to run for the Senate seat.
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Peggy Flanagan is the progressive Lt. Gov. of Minnesota.
How the 2026 primaries are reshaping the Democratic PartyUnited States· 2026-06-21
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan called the ruling a huge relief for Liam and other detained children.
Liam Ramos: Judge orders 5-year-old and his father be released from immigration detentionUnited States· 2026-01-31
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has been criticized for her lack of response to illegal immigrant crimes.
Walz mourns ICE shooting victim, silent on illegal immigrant crimesUnited States· 2026-01-14
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticizes ICE operations as the state faces a fraud probe.
MN Lt Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticizes ICE operations as state faces fraud probeUnited States· 2025-12-10
Peggy Flanagan criticized the immigration crackdown as a tactic to instill fear in the community.
Immigration crackdowns in New Orleans vs MinneapolisUnited States· 2025-12-08
Peggy Flanagan is the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and a leading candidate in the Democratic primary.
Democrat wins Virginia special election seen as Trump referendumUnited States· 2025-09-10
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was outraised by Rep. Angie Craig.
Democrats with 2028 ambitions are amassing cash, as are vulnerable House Republicans, FEC reports showUnited States· 2025-07-16
Almost immediately, fellow Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan threw her hat in the ring.
Omar to seek House re-election, quashing Senate speculationUnited States· 2025-04-14
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan declared her intention to run hours after Smith’s announcement.
Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the SenateUnited States· 2025-03-13
Peggy Flanagan announced her campaign for the Senate seat last week.
Tim Walz Will Not Run for Minnesota’s Senate SeatUnited States· 2025-02-26
Minnesota’s Democratic lieutenant governor, Peggy Flanagan, announced her intention to launch a campaign for Senate.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026United States· 2025-02-14
