Peggy Flanagan holds a dominant position in the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary for the open U.S. Senate seat, driven by her recent securing of the party's endorsement at the state convention in late May 2026 after Rep. Angie Craig opted to bypass the process and proceed directly to the August 11 ballot. Flanagan, the lieutenant governor, benefits from strong progressive backing, superior delegate support, and polling leads that have widened following the endorsement. Craig, a four-term moderate congresswoman, retains backing from some national Democratic figures and leads in certain fundraising metrics but faces headwinds from ideological attacks and lower recent survey numbers. The remaining candidates trail far behind with minimal visibility or institutional support, leaving the contest effectively between the two frontrunners until primary day.