Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. Her victory captures the nomination and marks another win for the progressive wing of the party over centrists.
Flanagan defeated Representative Angie Craig in a contest that highlighted ideological divides within the Democratic party. The race pitted a progressive against a moderate, serving as another example of an anti-establishment wave toppling moderates in primary elections.
The campaign was centered on immigration issues and the shadow of the Trump administration's crackdown. Flanagan ran on pledges to confront President Donald Trump and fight the influence of corporations.
In other Minnesota primary news, Senator Amy Klobuchar is projected to win the Democratic primary in the state's gubernatorial race. She will face the Republican challenger in November.