Tina Smith
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19586.0Global Dominance: 0.07%Tina Smith is a Democratic United States Senator from Minnesota, having been appointed in 2018 to fill the vacancy left by Al Franken. She previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and has been an advocate for issues such as healthcare, education, and economic equity. In October 2023, she announced that she would not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that has opened up a competitive Senate race in a state where Democrats have historically had strong support.
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Flanagan will now face off with GOP nominee Michele Tafoya in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary over CraigUnited States· 2026-08-12
Tina Smith is the retiring Senator from Minnesota whose seat is being contested in the Democratic primary.
Establishment strikes back in Wisconsin and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primariesUnited States· 2026-08-12
Tina Smith decided not to run again for the US Senate, wanting to spend time with her grandkids.
Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger | US midterm elections 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-08-12
Sen. Tina Smith is retiring, leading to a primary to replace her.
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and moreUnited States· 2026-08-11
Sen. Tina Smith believes Abdul El-Sayed will beat Mike Rogers but avoided discussing his policies.
Senate Democrats rally behind El-Sayed to beat Mike Rogers in MichiganUnited States· 2026-08-08
He was recently endorsed by Michigan Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
Trump slams Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on communismUnited States· 2026-08-06
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith stated that Maine voters are going to decide what they think about Graham Platner.
Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sextingUnited States· 2026-06-02
Senator Tina Smith criticized the Trump administration for its treatment of migrants and the cruelty of ICE operations.
Migrante mexicano con 8 fracturas en el cráneo durante arresto de ICE dice que golpiza fue injustificada
Mexico· 2026-02-08
Tina Smith is a US senator from Minnesota who spoke about the importance of community resistance against ICE.
‘We’re fighting for the soul of the country’: how Minnesota residents came together to face ICE | MinnesotaUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-01
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., said the tweaks were common sense and geared toward reducing further incidents during immigration operations.
Senate passes government spending package as federal shutdown loomsUnited States· 2026-01-31
US Senator Tina Smith emphasized the need for accountability from ICE agents.
ICE debate could trigger shutdown
Taiwan· 2026-01-30
Tina Smith praised Ilhan Omar for continuing the town hall meeting after being harassed.
Nghị sĩ Mỹ bị xịt chất lạ khi họp với cử tri
Vietnam· 2026-01-28
Tina Smith, a Democratic senator from Minnesota, described the shooting as 'catastrophic'.
Federalni agent ubio muškarca u Mineapolisu, pozivi Trampu da okonča operaciju sprovođenja imigracione politike
Montenegro· 2026-01-25
Tina Smith also called for the immediate withdrawal of federal agents.
Un agente federal mata a tiros a una persona en medio de las protestas contra las redadas migratorias en Mineápolis
Panama· 2026-01-24
Senator Tina Smith described the incident as 'catastrophic' and called for ICE to withdraw immediately.
Agentes federales matan a otra persona en medio de redadas en Minneapolis; "sospechoso estaba armado", dice DHSMexico· 2026-01-24
Sen. Tina Smith called the incident catastrophic and called on ICE to leave now.
Federal agents involved in Minneapolis shooting, DHS says suspect was armedUnited States· 2026-01-24Tina Smith, a Democratic US senator from Minnesota, questioned the legitimacy of the Trump administration’s investigation of Good’s death.
Minneapolis mayor urges FBI to include state officials in Renee Good inquiry | Minnesota ICE shootingUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Minnesota senator Tina Smith accused the Trump administration of trying to cover up the shooting.
More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota after shooting, Trump administration saysUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota is retiring at the end of next year rather than running for re-election in the 2026 midterms.
Michelle Tafoya weighs 2026 Minnesota Senate run, to decide early next yearUnited States· 2025-12-16
Flanagan and Craig have both announced campaigns to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
MN Lt Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticizes ICE operations as state faces fraud probeUnited States· 2025-12-10
Senator Tina Smith is among those who have criticized Trump's immigration policies.
Under Trump, Democrats find immigration politically tricky and struggle to counter his policies
New Zealand· 2025-12-08
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., said Republicans are giving us two choices regarding health care and food.
Democrats dodge on whether Obamacare fight justifies shutdownUnited States· 2025-11-01
Tina Smith, who did not want to reveal her real name, discussed the subsidies and their impact on healthcare costs.
Der Shutdown ist ein Showdown über Obamacare
Switzerland· 2025-10-16
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota introduced legislation to provide backpay for federal workers who face furloughs and lose income during a shutdown.
‘I don’t know how I’m going to feed my kids’: Shutdown hits federal contractors hardUnited States· 2025-10-07
Tina Smith is another figure with ties to the abortion rights movement mentioned in the context of political violence.
Political violence in recent American history: Charlie Kirk is far from the first victimUnited States· 2025-09-14
Tina Smith was mentioned in the context of needing additional security.
Morte de influenciador Charlie Kirk marca nova rotina de violência política nos EUA
Brazil· 2025-09-11
Tina Smith expressed frustration over the expedited confirmation process for Stephen Miran.
La Justicia de EE UU investiga a Lisa Cook por fraude hipotecario y estrecha el cerco sobre la Fed | Economía
Spain· 2025-09-04
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith isn't running for re-election.
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa announces she won't seek re-election in 2026 midtermsUnited States· 2025-09-02
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith has also said that she would not seek reelection this year.
Longtime New York Rep. Jerry Nadler says he will not seek reelectionUnited States· 2025-09-02
Tina Smith criticized Kennedy's comments regarding psychiatric drugs and gun violence.
Bernie Sanders demands that RFK Jr step down as health secretary | Bernie SandersUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-30
