Peggy Flanagan holds off Michelle Tafoya in Minnesota Senate race to succeed Amy Klobuchar

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeated former sports broadcaster Michelle Tafoya in the U.S. Senate race to succeed Amy Klobuchar. The Associated Press called the race after midnight, reporting that Flanagan earned 54.36% support with 70.6% of ballots counted. This victory ensures the U.S. Senate seat remains in DFL hands. The contest involved replacing retiring senators, with Flanagan successfully holding off Tafoya to secure the position in the state of Minnesota.