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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.

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.

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.

DFL and Republican delegates have been endorsing candidates throughout the Northland, an early step in setting the stage for the November election.

Numerous groups along the Iron Range are hosting a candidate forum on April 30, 2026, for the nine candidates vying for the DFL endorsement in the 8th Congressional District race.

Delegates will endorse a candidate in early May 2026. The winner of the August primary will likely go on to face Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber of Hermantown.

The Republicans and DFLers hosted precinct caucus meetings across the region on Feb. 3, 2026.

Caucus night is the first step of the political party organizing process, where you can help shape the party platform, support candidates and learn ways to get more involved.

The incident has split Democrats between those who believe due process should play out for the accused and those who believe a personal scandal will derail the goals of the party in northern Minnesota.