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The DFL and GOP hold endorsement conventions this weekend. Here's what to know

Flanagan is expected to win the DFL Senate endorsement as party activists rally around her campaign.

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Minnesota’s DFL and Republican conventions are set to choose preferred candidates for statewide races, with endorsements that can bring party resources and influence primaries. The article highlights the DFL Senate contest, where Angie Craig will skip the convention and Peggy Flanagan is seeking the endorsement.

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Lieutenant governor and DFL Senate candidate

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Angie Craig
D · MN-2

U.S. representative and Senate candidate who is skipping the DFL convention

Craig's version of this story ↗
Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

U.S. senator and DFL candidate for governor

Klobuchar's version of this story ↗
Keith Ellison
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota attorney general seeking a third term

Former congressional candidate and Republican gubernatorial candidate

Republican Senate candidate

Republican Senate candidate and 2024 party-endorsed candidate

Timothy J. Walz
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota governor who ended his bid for a third term

Tina Smith
D · MN · SEN

U.S. senator leaving office at the end of the year

ALSO MENTIONED  Allen Quist, Former Republican gubernatorial candidate; Arne Carlson, Former Minnesota governor; Erin Murphy, Minnesota state Senate majority leader and former DFL gubernatorial candidate; Lisa Demuth, Minnesota House speaker and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Michelle Tafoya, Republican Senate candidate; Mike Lindell, Republican gubernatorial candidate; Patrick Knight, Businessman and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota lieutenant governor and Senate candidate; Preya Samsundar, Minnesota Republican campaign strategist quoted about the convention; Steve Simon, Minnesota secretary of state seeking a fourth term; Steven Schier, Political science professor quoted about the conventions; Tim Pawlenty, Former Minnesota governor

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Minnesota DFL Endorses Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate

Minnesota DFL delegates endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for the U.S. Senate race ahead of an August primary against Rep. Angie Craig, who skipped the endorsement process. Left-leaning outlets present the endorsement as momentum for Flanagan and question Craig’s choice to skip the process. Center outlets focus on the endorsement and primary matchup, while outlining candidates’ priorities and campaign advantages and challenges.

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