Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan teases Senate run
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is seeking a higher office. After Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announced that she will not be ...
A look at who might run for Minnesota governor in 2026 — and who’s ruled it out
The 2026 campaign for Minnesota governor will start to take shape over the next several months as Gov. Tim Walz weighs seeking a third term and several Republicans consider challenging him. Walz has ...
Maddow Blog | Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.14.25: Tim Walz eyes possible 2026 Senate campaign
Tim Walz will run for the seat next year? NBC News reports that he’s eyeing the contest, though he also hasn’t ruled out a ...
Top Minnesota Republican Lisa Demuth Details Dem-GOP State House Power Sharing Agreement Facing Tim Walz
On "Forbes Newsroom," Minnesota Republican State House Speaker Lisa DeMuth discussed the new one-of-a-kind power-sharing ...
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An open Minnesota Senate seat is enticing to plenty but unclear how many will take plunge
So it’s no surprise that Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s decision to stand aside in 2026 has touched off a flurry of ...
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Tina Smith retirement tees up rare open Senate seat battle royale
Who's out: Former U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, former U.S. Sen. Al Franken, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer and ...
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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith won't run in 2026. Fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz and others eye the seat
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith's decision not to seek reelection is setting off a scramble by potential candidates in both major political parties to fill the seat ...