Recent polling shows Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan holding a commanding lead over Representative Angie Craig in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat, which became available after incumbent Tina Smith opted not to seek reelection. Flanagan’s advantage has grown following endorsements from prominent progressives and greater voter exposure to candidate records, reflecting a contest framed around progressive priorities versus moderate approaches within the party. The August 11 primary date and ongoing fundraising patterns continue to shape trader assessments of viability for the remaining declared candidates, whose lower shares align with limited polling visibility and narrower organizational support.