Minnesota Senate Race Contested By Flanagan And Tafoya

Voters in Minnesota choose between Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya for the U.S. Senate.

Voters in Minnesota head to the polls to decide between Democratic Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Republican challenger Michele Tafoya. The high-profile election determines who replaces outgoing Democratic Senator Tina Smith, who chose not to seek a second full term.

• The candidatesDemocratic Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan faces Republican nominee Michele Tafoya in the statewide contest.
• The backgroundIncumbent Democratic Senator Tina Smith announced in 2025 that she would not run for reelection.