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Flanagan says DFL endorsement will play a role in U.S. Senate race

A woman in a green suit high-fives delegates as she walks down an aisle.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan high-fives delegates as she walks to the stage at the Minnesota DFL Convention at the Mayo Civic Center Arena in Rochester on Saturday.
Ken Klotzbach for MPR News

Minnesota's two major political parties have selected their picks for an open U.S. Senate seat.

At political conventions over the weekend, Republican delegates selected former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze as their endorsed candidate in the race.

DFL delegates endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, although she faces an August primary challenge from Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. On Monday, Flanagan spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about her party’s endorsement and its importance going forward.

Press play above to listen to Masters’ conversation with Flanagan, or click here for his conversation with Schwarze.