The House speaker justified reneging on her pledge to abide by the endorsement by pointing to alleged voting irregularities at the convention in Duluth.

The endorsement wasn’t by acclamation, as Klobuchar no doubt desired. More than half of the delegates were first-time attendees, younger and more progressive-leaning than a typical year.

Michele Tafoya, who came in second with about 32%, announced that she’ll compete in the Aug. 11 primary.

Despite solidifying the endorsement of party activists, Flanagan has a long road before securing the nomination. Rep. Angie Craig has a history of winning close, tough races.

House Speaker Lisa Demuth declined to comment on her future plans, despite having previously pledged to abide by the party endorsement.

The League of Women Voters event will cover the voting process and the role of an election judge, and attendees can ask questions about election integrity.

Klobuchar makes her pitch to progressive base; Flanagan will get the nod for Senate; GOP endorsement battle up in the air

Rep. Angie Craig will instead take her pitch directly to voters in the August primary. Craig faced a serious challenge in the endorsement process from Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

The May 20, 2026, Tribal Council election resulted in four runoff elections set to take place in July and featured some very close contests in the sovereign nation.

County Attorney Ben Lindstrom says Deputy Aaron Ammerman violated policy and engaged in "unbecoming conduct," but Ammerman says Lindstrom is tampering with the election.