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Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, a Democrat, defeated Republican Michele Tafoya in the state’s U.S. Senate election, keeping the seat in Democratic hands.
Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster, had sought to make state government accountability a central issue of her campaign. She accused Flanagan of bearing responsibility for problems including fraud during Flanagan’s time as lieutenant governor under Gov. Tim Walz.
Flanagan campaigned as a progressive, including support for Medicare for All. She also called for major changes to federal immigration enforcement while advocating border security and a pathway to citizenship.
The contest was held for an open seat after Sen. Tina Smith decided not to seek reelection.
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