2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota
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The 2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Minnesota, concurrently with other elections to the U . Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and other state and local elections. Primary elections will be held on August 11, 2026. Incumbent Democratic Senator Tina Smith is not seeking reelection to a second full term. Smith was elected to her first full term with 48 % of the vote in 2020 after winning a special election in 2018 to complete the term of former Senator Al Franken, who resigned amid sexual harassment controversies. This will be the first U . Senate election in Minnesota without an incumbent since 2006.
Infobox
Party
Democratic (DFL)
Tables
· Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary › Fundraising
Candidate
Candidate
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Raised
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Spent
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Cash on hand
Angie Craig (DFL)
Angie Craig (DFL)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Angie Craig (DFL)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$9,290,611
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$4,395,298
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$4,895,313
Peggy Flanagan (DFL)
Peggy Flanagan (DFL)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Peggy Flanagan (DFL)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$4,646,309
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$3,502,299
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$1,144,009
Source: Federal Election Commission
Source: Federal Election Commission
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Source: Federal Election Commission
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Angie Craig (DFL) | $9,290,611 | $4,395,298 | $4,895,313 |
| Peggy Flanagan (DFL) | $4,646,309 | $3,502,299 | $1,144,009 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission | |||
· Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary › Polling
Public Policy Polling (D)
Public Policy Polling (D)
Poll source
Public Policy Polling (D)
Date(s)
administered
April 29–30, 2026
Sample
size
652 (LV)
Margin
of error
± 3 %
Angie
Craig
33%
Peggy
Flanagan
44%
Other
–
Undecided
23%
GQR (D)
GQR (D)
Poll source
GQR (D)
Date(s)
administered
January 14–20, 2026
Sample
size
600 (LV)
Margin
of error
–
Angie
Craig
36%
Peggy
Flanagan
49%
Other
–
Undecided
15%
Public Policy Polling (D)
Public Policy Polling (D)
Poll source
Public Policy Polling (D)
Date(s)
administered
January 16–17, 2026
Sample
size
976 (LV)
Margin
of error
± 3 %
Angie
Craig
28%
Peggy
Flanagan
40%
Other
–
Undecided
31%
Impact Research (D)
Impact Research (D)
Poll source
Impact Research (D)
Date(s)
administered
January 13–15, 2026
Sample
size
600 (LV)
Margin
of error
± 4 %
Angie
Craig
42%
Peggy
Flanagan
45%
Other
3%
Undecided
9%
NRSC (R)
NRSC (R)
Poll source
NRSC (R)
Date(s)
administered
July 4–7, 2025
Sample
size
559 (LV)
Margin
of error
± 3 %
Angie
Craig
24%
Peggy
Flanagan
30%
Other
–
Undecided
45%
Public Policy Polling (D)
Public Policy Polling (D)
Poll source
Public Policy Polling (D)
Date(s)
administered
February 14–15, 2025
Sample
size
668 (LV)
Margin
of error
–
Angie
Craig
22%
Peggy
Flanagan
52%
Other
–
Undecided
27%
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Angie Craig | Peggy Flanagan | Other | Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | April 29–30, 2026 | 652 (LV) | ± 3 % | 33% | 44% | – | 23% |
| GQR (D) | January 14–20, 2026 | 600 (LV) | – | 36% | 49% | – | 15% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | January 16–17, 2026 | 976 (LV) | ± 3 % | 28% | 40% | – | 31% |
| Impact Research (D) | January 13–15, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4 % | 42% | 45% | 3% | 9% |
| NRSC (R) | July 4–7, 2025 | 559 (LV) | ± 3 % | 24% | 30% | – | 45% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | February 14–15, 2025 | 668 (LV) | – | 22% | 52% | – | 27% |
· Republican primary › Fundraising
Candidate
Candidate
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Raised
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Spent
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Cash on hand
David Hann (R)
David Hann (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
David Hann (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$130,453
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$112,275
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$18,177
Ray Petersen (R)
Ray Petersen (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Ray Petersen (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$960
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$960
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$0
Mike Ruoho (R)
Mike Ruoho (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Mike Ruoho (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$45
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$550
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$0
Adam Schwarze (R)
Adam Schwarze (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Adam Schwarze (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$1,102,851
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$879,423
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$223,427
Michele Tafoya (R)
Michele Tafoya (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Michele Tafoya (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$2,041,939
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$186,972
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$1,854,967
Tom Weiler (R)
Tom Weiler (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Tom Weiler (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$105,397
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$56,432
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$50,725
Royce White (R)
Royce White (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Royce White (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$565,894
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$622,199
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$82,803
Mark York (R)
Mark York (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Mark York (R)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$56,206
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$45,484
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
$10,721
Source: Federal Election Commission
Source: Federal Election Commission
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Source: Federal Election Commission
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| David Hann (R) | $130,453 | $112,275 | $18,177 |
| Ray Petersen (R) | $960 | $960 | $0 |
| Mike Ruoho (R) | $45 | $550 | $0 |
| Adam Schwarze (R) | $1,102,851 | $879,423 | $223,427 |
| Michele Tafoya (R) | $2,041,939 | $186,972 | $1,854,967 |
| Tom Weiler (R) | $105,397 | $56,432 | $50,725 |
| Royce White (R) | $565,894 | $622,199 | $82,803 |
| Mark York (R) | $56,206 | $45,484 | $10,721 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission | |||
· Republican primary › Polling
Peak Insights (R)
Peak Insights (R)
Poll source
Peak Insights (R)
Date(s)
administered
January 31 – February 1, 2026
Sample
size
500 (LV)
Margin
of error
± 4 %
David
Hann
3%
Adam
Schwarze
4%
Michele
Tafoya
41%
Royce
White
11%
Other
7%
Undecided
34%
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | David Hann | Adam Schwarze | Michele Tafoya | Royce White | Other | Undecided |
| Peak Insights (R) | January 31 – February 1, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4 % | 3% | 4% | 41% | 11% | 7% | 34% |
· General election › Predictions
Likely D
Likely D
Source
Inside Elections
Ranking
Likely D
As of
August 12, 2025
Likely D
Likely D
Source
The Cook Political Report
Ranking
Likely D
As of
October 14, 2025
Likely D
Likely D
Source
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Ranking
Likely D
As of
October 23, 2025
Likely D
Likely D
Source
Race To The WH
Ranking
Likely D
As of
February 11, 2026
| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Inside Elections | Likely D | August 12, 2025 |
| The Cook Political Report | Likely D | October 14, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely D | October 23, 2025 |
| Race To The WH | Likely D | February 11, 2026 |
References
- Liz Boldon, SD-25 (2023–present) Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, SD-47 (2025–present) Lindsey Port, SD-55 (2021–present) Er
- Mary Frances Clardy, HD-53A (2023–present) Nathan Coulter, HD-51B (2023–present) Brion Curran, HD-36B (2023–present)
- Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
- "Someone else" with 6%; Tom Weiler with 1%
- Poll sponsored by the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association, which supports Flanagan
- Poll sponsored by Flanagan's campaign
- Polling commissioned by Clear Voice Minnesota, which supports Flanagan
- Poll sponsored by Craig's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Tafoya's campaign
- New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/07/us/politics/al-franken-senate-sexual-harassment.html
- MPR Newshttps://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/02/13/tina-smith-will-not-run-for-reelection-in-senate-in-2026
- MPR Newshttps://www.albertleatribune.com/2025/02/an-open-minnesota-senate-seat-is-enticing-to-plenty-but-unclear-how-many-will-take-plunge/
- wwwhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/minnesota-senate-results
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-minnesota-senate.html
- wwwhttps://www.lrl.mn.gov/history/caucus
- wwwhttps://www.lrl.mn.gov/history/caucus?body=s
- The Downballothttps://www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-digest-ron-desantis-uses
- "Craig, Flanagan U . Senate race reflects larger fight over Democrats' future"http://web.archive.org/web/20250905215636/https://www.startribune.com/craig-flanagan-us-senate-race-reflects-larger-fight-over-democrats-future/601458063
- Jewish Insiderhttps://jewishinsider.com/2025/02/angie-craig-peggy-flanagan-minnesota-senate-race/
- NOTUShttps://www.notus.org/2026-election/minnesota-democratic-primary-peggy-flanagan-angie-craig