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Published August 11, 2026 at 11:24 PM ET · Updated August 12, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET

Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary

7 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The Hill. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Peggy Flanagan defeated Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota. Her victory extends a progressive winning streak in a race defined by anti-ICE anger. Flanagan will now serve as the Democratic nominee for Senate.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when The Hill reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Times.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 3 hr ago
Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary, extending progressive winning streak

Wire & mainstream coverage (6)

New York Times 1 hr ago
Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota
The Guardian 2 hr ago
Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger
CBS News 3 hr ago
Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota
NPR 3 hr ago
Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota
NBC News 3 hr ago
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary
The Hill 3 hr ago
Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives

Coverage timeline

Aug 11, 11:24 PM ET
3 hr ago
The Hill
Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives
Aug 11, 11:25 PM ET
3 hr ago
NBC News
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary
Aug 11, 11:34 PM ET
3 hr ago
NPR
Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota
Aug 11, 11:38 PM ET
3 hr ago
CBS News
Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota
Aug 11, 11:44 PM ET
3 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary, extending progressive winning streak
Aug 12, 12:12 AM ET
2 hr ago
The Guardian
Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger
Aug 12, 1:17 AM ET
1 hr ago
New York Times
Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota
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