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October 22, 2026

Cook Political Report Shifts Minnesota Senate Race to Lean Democrat

  • The Cook Political Report changed its rating of the Minnesota Senate race from 'likely Democrat' to 'lean Democrat'.
  • Democratic candidate Peggy Flanagan is facing Republican Michele Tafoya in a closely watched election.
  • Flanagan's ties to a state fraud issue could impact her campaign as she seeks to become the first Native American woman in the Senate.

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