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2026 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota
This race is for Minnesota’s open Class II U.S. Senate seat after Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not seek re-election. It is a high-profile statewide contest in a state that has leaned Democratic in recent federal elections, with the Democratic primary featuring Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig and the Republican field including Adam Schwarze, Christopher Brooks, and Raymond Petersen. The main contrasts so far are elected-office experience versus outsider or military backgrounds, along with differences over economic policy, public safety, and national partisan direction.
Candidates
Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and launched her U.S. Senate campaign in February 2026 after Sen. Tina Smith announced she would not seek re-election. Since entering the race, she has emphasized progressive priorities and has reported early endorsements and fundraising momentum.
Adam Schwarze is a Republican candidate for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seat and describes himself as a lifelong Minnesotan and veteran. His campaign website says he is running to bring common-sense government leadership and an outsider perspective to Washington.
Christopher Brooks is a Republican candidate in Minnesota’s 2026 U.S. Senate race. His campaign website uses the slogan “service before politics, people before power” and presents him as an outsider candidate focused on reform themes.
Raymond Petersen is a Republican candidate for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seat who describes himself as a common-sense conservative and independent Republican. His campaign materials emphasize term limits, anti-establishment themes, and opposition to what he characterizes as entrenched politics in Washington.
Tina Smith
Tina Smith is the incumbent U.S. senator from Minnesota and announced in February 2025 that she will not seek re-election in 2026. Her Senate biography says she has focused on health care, education, and family economic issues during her time in office.
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Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/6/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.