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Two top DFL candidates want to become the next U.S. senator for Minnesota.

The seat is currently held by Sen. Tina Smith, who announced she will 

 earlier this year. Democratic candidates Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig are crisscrossing the state, trying to raise money and support with about 10 months until the DFL primary. 

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Lt. Gov. Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Craig about their campaigns for the senate, progressive values and the current impacts of the federal government shutdown.    

Flanagan spoke with Cathy Wurzer on Oct. 23, and Craig joined the program on Oct. 24. Listen to both candidate interviews by clicking the player above.

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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about their ambitions to win the DFL Party endorsement in Minnesota’s 2026 U.S. Senate race.

Two candidates vie for DFL endorsement in race to become next Minnesota U.S. senator

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Two candidates vie for DFL endorsement in race to become next Minnesota U.S. senator

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