Peggy Flanagan Wins US Senate Seat in Minnesota

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan won the United States Senate race in Minnesota, defeating three opponents. She will make history as the states first Native American senator.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan talks to constituents in St. Cloud at the DFL office during her recent stop on the campaign trail ahead of the November election on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the United States Senate race in Minnesota, securing 87 of 87 precincts reporting during the midterm election. Both NBC and AP called the race, making her the state's first Indigenous senator.