Unknown donors pouring millions into what could be Minnesota’s most expensive Senate primary
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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In brief
Minnesota's Senate primary race is witnessing unprecedented financial influence from anonymous donors whose contributions remain largely untraceable. Large-scale advertising campaigns are disproportionately favoring candidate Angie Craig, raising questions about the true sources of campaign funding and their impact on electoral transparency. This surge in dark money spending potentially makes this one of the costliest Senate primaries in state history, sparking debates about campaign finance regulations and voter influence.
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Unknown donors pouring millions into what could be Minnesota’s most expensive Senate primary
Untraceable spending, aka “dark money,” is fueling a flurry of ads supporting Angie Craig over Peggy Flanagan.
