WASHINGTON, D.C. — In February, Minnesota Indivisible groups formally endorsed Peggy Flanagan and recommended her to Indivisible for our national endorsement. Shortly after, Indivisible endorsed Peggy Flanagan in the Minnesota U.S. Senate primary race because at a moment when our communities are under attack, voters are demanding a Democratic Party willing to fight back. That demand is shaping the future of the party — and it starts in the primaries with candidates like Peggy Flanagan.
Today, Peggy Flanagan won her primary to officially become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.
Peggy Flanagan’s success in the primary is a major victory for working people in Minnesota and for voters demanding a new generation of Democratic leadership. Peggy Flanagan has overcome an opponent who is backed by Chuck Schumer, establishment Democrats, and funded by the crypto industry and corporate PACs. The voters in Minnesota have made clear that it is time for elected officials who represent them.
“Tonight in Minnesota, voters sent a clear message: they demand leadership that will fight for them — not special interests or wealthy donors. By nominating Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate, Democrats are choosing new leadership prepared to champion working people and meet this moment with the courage and urgency it demands.
“Throughout her time as Lieutenant Governor, Peggy Flanagan has delivered for Minnesotans— from raising the minimum wage, winning paid family and medical leave, providing free school meals, and expanding access to healthcare. Peggy understands that the government should work for working families, not corporations, billionaires, or well-connected political insiders. That is why Peggy has built a grassroots movement focused on lowering costs, protecting communities, and taking on the powerful interests that have rigged the system against working people. Tonight, Minnesotans chose Peggy’s vision, and as we look toward November, we are excited to have our first Indigenous woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate and make history while fighting for working families. We are proud to stand with Peggy Flanagan as she delivers the representation Minnesotans deserve,” said Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director of Indivisible.
Indivisible’s 2026 Primary Program
Last November, after Senate Democrats’ surrendered and voted to end the 41-day government shutdown without securing any commitments to lower health care costs or protect working families, Indivisible announced its largest primary program in the movement’s history. This program aims to turn the page on the failed leadership of Democrats like Senator Schumer, and identify and support fighters who will challenge feckless incumbents — to fight, not fold, in the face of fascism.
Peggy joins other Indivisible-endorsed candidates who have successfully won primaries and will be the Democratic nominee in the general election this November, including:
- Justin J. Pearson in the TN-09 Congressional race
- Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race
- Will Lawrence and Donovan McKinney in the MI-07 and MI-13 Congressional races
- Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier in the NY-10 and NY-13 Congressional races
- Analilia Mejia in the NJ-11 Congressional race
- Randy Villegas in the CA-22 Congressional race
- Dr. Jasmine Clark in the GA-13 Congressional race
Indivisible will continue to work with local groups to support additional candidates in competitive primaries across the country. In the coming months, Indivisible will direct its network of activists, volunteers, and resources to help these endorsed candidates win their primaries, scaling phone banks, text programs, and canvassing efforts to unprecedented levels for the 2026 cycle.
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Indivisible Action (PAC) channels grassroots energy into electing progressive candidates who will work towards an inclusive democracy that provides for the needs of all people. Indivisible Action provides tools, training and strategic guidance to local Indivisible groups as they flex their electoral power. Indivisible Action also makes its own endorsements of federal and gubernatorial candidates, grounded in endorsements made by local Indivisible activists.