Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith endorses Peggy Flanagan to assume her seat after retirement

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 223

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith on Monday endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to replace her after announcing she would retire at the end of her term this year.

Smith is a progressive Democrat and part of the “Fight Club,” a group of Senate Democrats challenging their leadership to be more combative in the face of the Trump administration’s sweeping agenda.

In a video posted to social media, Smith — who is standing alongside Flanagan …

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