Sanders says Minnesota Senate race between progressive and moderate will be ‘tight’
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Bernie Sanders predicts a competitive Democratic primary in Minnesota as progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces off against moderate Representative Angie Craig. The Vermont senator's assessment highlights the growing divide within the Democratic Party between progressive and centrist factions vying for control in key Senate races. Both candidates represent distinct ideological wings of the party, signaling an important test of voter preferences in the upcoming election cycle.
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Sanders says Minnesota Senate race between progressive and moderate will be ‘tight’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he believes the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D), a progressive, and Rep. Angie Craig (D), a moderate, will be “tight.” “I…
