Minnesota Republicans reveal which far-left candidate they want to challenge in open Senate race

Minnesota Republicans are strategically targeting Democratic candidates in an open Senate race, favoring Peggy Flanagan over Angie Craig as a more 'far-left' challenger. Flanagan, the lieutenant governor, is criticized for progressive policies like Medicare for All and her alignment with figures like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Republicans argue her platform and ties to controversial policies, such as anti-ICE protests, create an advantage in the 2026 election.