Peggy FlanaganPeggy Flanagan

Born to an Indigenous and Irish family, Peggy Flanagan got her political start on Paul Wellstone’s 2002 campaign; in 2004, at 25 years old, she was elected to the Minneapolis School Board, its youngest-ever member. She trained tens of thousands of grassroots activists with Wellston Action and later, as executive director of the Children’s Defense Fund–Minnesota, co-chaired the Raise the Wage Coalition, successfully pushing to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage.
The fights to protect SNAP, housing assistance and Medicaid aren’t abstract for Flanagan; growing up, her family relied on these services to get by. Elected a state representative in 2015 and as Tim Walz’s Lt. Governor in 2019, Flanagan has led on paid family and medical leave, free school meals, universal background checks for gun purchases, and the fight to keep abortion legal in the state. She is Objibwe and an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation; if elected, she would be the first indigenous woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
She’s running for U.S. Senate to continue defending working people against a regime that’s gutting essential services to enrich the billionaire fascism funders in Trump’s inner circle.
The Minnesota Indivisible Alliance endorsed Flanagan because, in the battle against fascism, we need leaders like Peggy Flanagan. We’re proud to stand with Minnesota Indivisibles to support Flanagan in her run to be the next U.S. Senator for Minnesota.

Peggy is focused on easing the financial strain on working-class budgets. She will advocate for a federal framework that guarantees one good job is enough to pay monthly bills, save for the future, and afford a dignified life.

Our Revolution is proud to endorse Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate because Minnesota deserves a senator who will stand up to corporate power, defend working families, and never stop fighting for a fair shot for everyone. As Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor, Peggy has helped deliver real results for working people.

Throughout their tenure, when Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan have drafted their state budgets, they have made sure to incorporate gun safety measures, including investments in new violence prevention programs that will save lives. Together, they have also started a statewide gun safety initiative to promote responsible gun ownership and to help prevent gun related injuries and thefts.

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We are proud to endorse Peggy Flanagan in the race for U.S. Senate in 2026 to fill the seat currently held by Senator Tina Smith. Kelly Parent, a healthcare worker in Stillwater and member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, spoke out about how SEIU members have seen Peggy show up over the years: “Hearing that Peggy Flanagan was endorsed by my union was amazing news. I had the privilege of meeting her this summer when our union members were out on strike fighting for the working people and she joined us on the front line. She told the story of growing up with a single mother who worked her whole life in the working class to provide for her and how she will continue to fight for the working class to get the respect we deserve. I am so proud that my union is supporting her in this race!” Lori Goth, a school worker in St.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has spent her adult life fighting to help families like hers, who are now hurting more than ever. She believes that “the gutting of our non-military foreign affairs capabilities is a large issue that we should work to reverse. The United States’s role in promoting public health, education, and democracy is not just essential to maintaining a stable global order, it aids in our safety, and promotes quality of life around the globe.”

Peggy Flanagan is a nationally recognized leader and lifelong advocate for children, families, and Tribal communities. If elected, she would make history as the first Native woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. From becoming the youngest and first Native member of the Minneapolis School Board at 25 to serving as Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor, Flanagan has consistently expanded representation and delivered results. She has championed paid family and medical leave, free school meals, historic housing investments, and groundbreaking advances in Tribal–state relations—including MMIP prevention, land back efforts, and Native language revitalization. Re-elected as Lieutenant Governor in 2022, Flanagan is the highest-ranking Native woman currently serving in elected office nationwide. She has also represented District 46A in the Minnesota House of Representatives and served as Executive Director of the Minnesota Children’s Defense Fund, where she fought to end racial inequities for children and young adults.

Peggy Flanagan will fight for our water, our future, and our families. She understands the threat toxic chemicals and other pollutants pose to Minnesota, and she's prepared to tackle these threats head on. Peggy is a mom with a proven track record of advocating for all Minnesotans. She will push back against the Trump administration's rollback of environmental protections. Peggy knows that our state’s success is directly linked to our access to clean fresh water. She's exactly what we need in DC!