Peggy Flanagan: From Minnesota lieutenant governor to 2026 US Senate candidate

Peggy Flanagan is a member of Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL). (Getty Images via AFP)

Margaret “Peggy” Flanagan has emerged as a prominent leader in the state of Minnesota as she campaigns for Minnesota’s US Senate seat in the November 2026 midterm elections. A nominee of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, she will be facing Republican candidate Michele Tafoya, a former sports broadcaster. As per her campaign website, if elected, she’ll … Read more

In Sandy Springs, Peggy Miles helped protect her familys woodland; after her death, her estate transferred two acres to complete Lost Corner Preserve

Heritage Sandy Springs Park, Sandy Springs Georgia (Wikimedia Commons)

A serene area of woodland in Sandy Springs, Georgia, has become a lasting source of enjoyment for the community through the efforts of one woman who sought to preserve her lifetime home. Margaret “Peggy” Miles was born and raised at the 24-acre family farm where the mature trees and natural habitats were untouched. Rather than … Read more

Peggy Flanagan tracks back on graduating Phi Beta Kappa from UMN after new report disputes claim

Democratic candidate for Senate, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, speaks during a campaign event at a senior living facility on October 9. (Getty Images via AFP)

Peggy Flanagan, the reigning Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and the Democrat Senate candidate from the state, has become the center of a political storm ahead of the November midterms after a Wall Street Journal report claimed she may have lied about her academic degree. Democratic candidate for Senate, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, speaks during … Read more

Peggy Flanagan net worth and family: What to know after Minnesota lieutenant governor wins Democrat Senate primary

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) primary for the US Senate, hence moving a step closer to representing Minnesota in Washington. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/AFP)

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) primary for the US Senate, hence moving a step closer to representing Minnesota in Washington. The victory comes after months of fundraising and campaigning following her Senate bid announcement in early 2025. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) primary for the … Read more