Minnesota's Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate heats up as Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Representative Angie Craig compete for their party's nomination. Following Senator Tina Smith's retirement announcement, both candidates are vying to represent the state in the upper chamber. Flanagan brings progressive credentials to the race, while Craig appeals to moderate Democrats. Tuesday's primary will determine which candidate advances to the general election in this competitive Midwestern battleground.

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