AOC endorses Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota Senate race
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) endorsed Minnesota Democratic Senate nominee Peggy Flanagan, currently serving as Gov. Tim Walz’s lieutenant governor, as part of her efforts to expand her progressive coalition and increase her national profile. Ocasio-Cortez highlighted flanagan as an advocate for affordability, a key message for Democrats in the upcoming 2026 campaign.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) officially endorsed Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy flanagan for the U.S. Senate, boosting Flanagan’s campaign as part of her broader effort to strengthen her progressive coalition and elevate her presence on the national stage. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized Flanagan’s advocacy for affordability-an issue expected to resonate strongly with voters in the upcoming 2026 elections-highlighting her alignment with progressive priorities and commitment to economic issues that benefit working families.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) extended an endorsement to Minnesota Democratic Senate nominee Peggy Flanagan on Thursday as she moves to expand her progressive coalition and national profile.
Ocasio-Cortez framed Flanagan, who is currently serving as Gov. Tim Walz’s (D-MN) lieutenant governor, as a champion of affordability, a message Democrats have leaned into on the 2026 campaign trail.
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