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Peggy Flanagan

Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
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What is Peggy Flanagan running for?

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U.S. Senator (Minnesota, Class 2)

How much has Peggy Flanagan raised?

Peggy Flanagan's campaign has reported raising $6,517,348 and spending $5,458,744 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$6,517,348
Total spent
$5,458,744
Campaign committee
PEGGY FLANAGAN FOR MINNESOTA

Peggy Flanagan is the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (since 2019) and the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2026. Raised by a single mother in St. Louis Park, she grew up relying on Section 8 housing, SNAP, childcare assistance, and Medicaid. She is Ojibwe and an enrolled citizen of the White Earth Nation; her Anishinaabe name means 'speaks in a loud and clear voice woman.' She became the youngest member of the Minneapolis School Board at age 25, later served as executive director of the Children's Defense Fund–Minnesota and co-chaired the Raise the Wage Coalition, was elected to the Minnesota House in 2015, and became Lieutenant Governor in 2019. She lives in St. Louis Park with her husband Tom and daughter Siobhan and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.

Where does Peggy Flanagan stand on the issues?

Peggy Flanagan has a recorded position on 13 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Agriculture

    Supports

    Supports passing a comprehensive five-year Farm Bill, reversing harmful tariffs, farmers' right-to-repair, and investing in biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel.

    “Congress hasn't passed a full, five-year farm bill since 2018. Peggy understands the importance of stability to farm families and our ag industry. She will work to pass a comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill with strong titles for Minnesota.”

    peggyflanagan.comAs of September 2026

  • Campaign Finance Reform

    Supports

    Supports banning corporate money in elections, requiring disclosure of all donors, reversing Citizens United, and banning stock trading and lobbying by federal elected officials.

    “Peggy isn't taking a dime of corporate PAC money because greedy corporations and special interests have too much influence in Washington already. … we need to end the onslaught of corporate and dark money in elections, reverse Citizens United, and hold the powerful to higher ethical standards.”

    peggyflanagan.comAs of September 2026

  • Childcare Affordability

    Supports

    Supports universal childcare, expanding Head Start and publicly financed universal pre-K, and expanding the Child Tax Credit to help working and middle-class families.

    “Peggy supports universal childcare. She knows investing in high quality programs in the places and spaces families choose helps kids learn and grow and benefits families' budgets.”

    peggyflanagan.comAs of September 2026

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Supports

    Supports fighting climate change, investing in clean energy (wind, solar, 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040), protecting Minnesota's water, and holding polluters accountable.

    “Peggy believes we need to take action to fight climate change, protect our planet, and invest in climate adaptation.”

    peggyflanagan.comAs of September 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Supports banning assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and ghost guns, and supports funding local police while investing in re-entry and recidivism-reduction programs.

    “Peggy wants to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and ghost guns.”

    peggyflanagan.comAs of September 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    Supports Medicare for All, banning insurance prior-authorization denials, expanding Medicare and Medicaid to cover vision, dental and hearing, and requiring Medicare/Medicaid to negotiate all prescription drug prices.

    “Peggy believes healthcare is a human right and will fight for Medicare for All, ensuring providers, clinics, and hospitals have the resources to give people the care they deserve.”

    peggyflanagan.comAs of September 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

U.S. Senator (Minnesota, Class 2)

Primary election

MinnesotaEnded 8/11/2026· Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

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