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Rep. Angie Craig Enters Minnesota’s Competitive Senate Race

Craig joins a growing field of Democrats and Republicans vying to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith in a race that could shape Senate control in 2026.

FILE - Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
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Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., leaves the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 9, 2023.

Overview

  • Rep. Angie Craig officially launched her campaign for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat, emphasizing her working-class roots and a fight against Washington corruption.
  • Craig’s entry expands the Democratic field, which includes Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen, both actively campaigning and fundraising.
  • The Republican contenders include Royce White, Mike Ruoho, and retired Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze, positioning the race as a key battleground for Senate control.
  • Craig highlighted her legislative experience in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, where she has served since 2019, and her focus on bridging suburban and rural communities.
  • Rated as 'lean Democrat' by the Cook Political Report, the seat’s outcome will significantly influence the balance of power in the 2026 midterm elections.