For Immediate Release: July 11, 2025
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Patriotic Millionaires’ TAXPAC Endorses Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate
“We need candidates who have what it takes to turn the tide in America and reverse the economic destruction of the President Trump’s bill”
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN [7/11/25]—Today the Flanagan campaign announced that TAXPAC, the political arm of the national organization Patriotic Millionaires, has endorsed Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate. The organization is made up of millionaires from around the country who believe in an equitable economy that benefits every American, not just the ultra-wealthy.
“I’m a Democrat because I believe government should benefit working people, not just billionaires and corporations—and the members of Patriotic Millionaires understand this to their core,” said Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. “It’s an honor to have the members of TAXPAC supporting my campaign to challenge the status quo in Washington and build a fair economy.”
“As the current Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan has a track record of getting things done to help those who need it the most. At a time where Minnesotans are facing multiple, concurrent crises, voters can trust that Peggy will continue to be a tremendous advocate for workers and tax fairness in the US Senate,” said TAXPAC Executive Director Jodie Rubenstein. “We need candidates who have what it takes to turn the tide in America and reverse the economic destruction of President Trump’s bill, which promises to make our situation far worse by giving lavish tax cuts to the rich and corporations, all while cutting the critical social services that working Americans rely on.”
TAXPAC’s endorsement comes on the heels of Flanagan’s announcement that her campaign hauled in nearly $1 million for the second quarter of 2025. Her campaign has support from over 20,000 individual donors. The average contribution was under $30 and 94% of donations were under $100. In addition to a groundswell of grassroots support, Flanagan has received more endorsements than any other candidate in the race with over four dozen from national and Minnesota leaders and organizations.
To date Flanagan has received the following endorsements:
Federal Officeholders
Former US Senator Al Franken
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
Former Sec. of the Interior and Congresswoman Deb Haaland
Minnesota Officeholders
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
Senator Liz Boldon
Senator Erin Maye Quade
Senator Lindsey Port
Senator Bonnie Westlin
Representative Mary Frances Clardy
Representative Nathan Coulter
Representative Brion Curran
Representative Alex Falconer
Representative Sanda Feist
Representative Leigh Finke
Representative Cedrick Frazier
Representative Luke Frederick
Representative Mike Freiberg
Representative David Gottfried
Representative Emma Greenman
Representative Jess Hanson
Representative Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger
Representative Josiah Hill
Representative Athena Hollins
Representative Heather Keeler
Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
Representative Larry Kraft
Representative Jamie Long
Representative Kristi Pursell
Representative Lucy Rehm
Representative Cheryl Youakim
Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon
Ramsey County Commissioner Rena Moran
Beltrami County Commissioner Tim Sumner
Moorhead City Councilmember Nicole Mattson
Moorhead City Councilmember Heather Nesemeier
Moorhead City Councilmember Emily Moore
St. Louis County Commissioner Annie Harala
Duluth School Board Member Rosie Loeffler-Kemp
Former Bois Forte Chairwoman Cathy Chavers
Former Representative Jeff Brand
Former Representative Jen Schultz
Former Representative Rob Ecklund
Former Representative Connie Bernardy
Former Representative Jamie Becker-Finn
Grassroots Leaders
Rachel Bohman (former DFL-endorsed Candidate for MN-01)
Community Leader Jackie Craig
Organizations
UFCW Local 663
Vote Mama
TAXPAC
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For Immediate Release: July 10, 2025
Contact: Alexandra Fetissoff
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Powered By Grassroots Support, Peggy Flanagan Raises Nearly $1M In Q2
Flanagan’s Team Includes Over 20,000 Individual Donors, Not a Single Check From Corporate PACs
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN [7/10/25]Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan will report over $900,000 raised for her U.S. Senate campaign in the second quarter of 2025. Over 20,000 individuals made 25,000 contributions. The average contribution was under $30 and 94% of donations were under $100. Flanagan has received donations from all 87 counties in Minnesota and all 50 states, including the District of Columbia.
Flanagan is also the only candidate in the race who has made the choice not to take money from corporate PACs.
“When you’ve got this many people willing to support you – $5 and $10 at a time – it’s clear that folks across Minnesota know I will serve them in Washington, not corporations or the ultra wealthy,” said Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. “I had to start from scratch and don’t have the backing of billionaires or special interests but I do have support from the real people who are demanding new leadership in Washington, and who will turn out to vote next August, and in November.”
Retirees and teachers are the top folks donating to Flanagan’s campaign. In addition to support from grassroots donors, Flanagan has received more endorsements from elected officials and state leaders than any other candidate in the race–over four dozen. This includes endorsements from the majority of DFL House Leadership and leadership from the Second Congressional District.
To date Flanagan has received the following endorsements:
Federal Officeholders
Former US Senator Al Franken
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
Former Sec. of the Interior and Congresswoman Deb Haaland
Minnesota Officeholders
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha
Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
Senator Liz Boldon
Senator Erin Maye Quade
Senator Lindsey Port
Senator Bonnie Westlin
Representative Mary Frances Clardy
Representative Nathan Coulter
Representative Brion Curran
Representative Alex Falconer
Representative Sanda Feist
Representative Leigh Finke
Representative Cedrick Frazier
Representative Luke Frederick
Representative Mike Freiberg
Representative David Gottfried
Representative Emma Greenman
Representative Jess Hanson
Representative Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger
Representative Josiah Hill
Representative Athena Hollins
Representative Heather Keeler
Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
Representative Larry Kraft
Representative Jamie Long
Representative Kristi Pursell
Representative Lucy Rehm
Representative Cheryl Youakim
Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon
Ramsey County Commissioner Rena Moran
Beltrami County Commissioner Tim Sumner
Moorhead City Councilmember Nicole Mattson
Moorhead City Councilmember Heather Nesemeier
Moorhead City Councilmember Emily Moore
St. Louis County Commissioner Annie Harala
Duluth School Board Member Rosie Loeffler-Kemp
Former Bois Forte Chairwoman Cathy Chavers
Former Representative Jeff Brand
Former Representative Jen Schultz
Former Representative Rob Ecklund
Former Representative Connie Bernardy
Former Representative Jamie Becker-Finn
Grassroots Leaders
Rachel Bohman (former DFL-endorsed Candidate for MN-01)
Community Leader Jackie Craig
Organizations
UFCW Local 663
Vote Mama
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2025
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Ahead of No Kings Protests, Inclusive Democracy Caucus Chairs Endorse Flanagan for U.S. Senate
She has been a zealous fighter for Minnesotans with a vision of what we are fighting for
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN [6/12/25] — Today, the Chairs of the Minnesota Senate and House Inclusive Democracy Caucus, Representative Emma Greenman (63b, Minneapolis), Representative Cedrick Frazier (43a, Crystal & New Hope), and Senator Liz Boldon (25, Rochester & Parts of Olmsted County), threw their full support behind Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan’s U.S. Senate campaign. The Inclusive Democracy Caucus Chairs endorsement comes just days ahead of nationwide protests against President Donald Trump’s rule in Washington. Peggy will participate in Saint Paul’s protest.
“Our role in this moment is to protect the democratic freedoms and civil rights of all Minnesotans. The Inclusive Democracy Caucus understands this at its core,” said Peggy Flanagan. “I’m proud the co-chairs of this important group see me as a leader who can fight back, and I’m humbled to have earned their endorsement. It’s an honor to fight alongside them and all Minnesotans who have never given up on the goals and ideals of what this country can be.”
“At a moment when Donald Trump is concentrating power and trampling the rights and freedoms guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution, we need more leaders in Washington D.C. with the courage to fight back and fight forward to strengthen the power of We the People. Peggy Flanagan has earned our endorsement because in the years we have worked alongside her, she has been a zealous fighter for Minnesotans with a vision of what we are fighting for – a stronger, more inclusive state and country where everyone has a voice and an opportunity to thrive. Peggy is the leader Minnesota needs in the U.S. Senate to stand up against the authoritarian overreach and to fight for the inclusive democracy that Minnesotans take pride and believe in,” said Representative Emma Greenman, Representative Cedrick Frazier, Senator Liz Boldon.
Last week, Peggy was endorsed by UFCW Local 663, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and nearly three dozen leaders from suburban and greater Minnesota. Peggy has also secured endorsements from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, former U.S. Senator Al Franken, Attorney General Keith Ellison, State Auditor Julie Blaha, Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, and dozens of state, local, and community leaders, including nearly every member of DFL House Leadership and five legislators from the Second Congressional District.
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For Immediate Release: June 3, 2025
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U.S. Senate Candidate, Lt. Governor Flanagan Receives Surge of Support Across Greater Minnesota
Over a Dozen Leaders are Endorsing Flanagan’s Campaign for U.S. Senate
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN [6/3/25]—Today, U.S. Senate candidate and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan secured endorsements throughout Greater Minnesota. From Moorhead to the Iron Range to Mankato, support for Team Peggy stretches far and wide. Peggy’s leadership, lived experience, and ability to fight and deliver for Minnesotans is resonating with the state’s leaders in every corner of Minnesota.
“The issues facing Greater Minnesota are unique to each part of our state,” said Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, “But there is a common theme: people want change in Washington. Donald Trump’s government designed only for billionaires to get richer is not working for everyday Minnesotans. Greater Minnesota wants to see childcare, housing, and grocery costs prioritized by leaders, not the political games being played in Washington. I’m grateful to have strong support in Greater Minnesota and look forward to continuing to fight for the issues people care about.”
The following leaders endorsed Lt. Governor Flanagan’s campaign today:
Representative Luke Frederick (Mankato, Eagle Lake, Skyline)
Former Representative Jeff Brand (Blue Earth County, North Mankato, Le Sueur County, Nicollet County)
Former Representative Jen Schultz (Duluth)
Former Representative Rob Ecklund (Parts of Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis County)
Commissioner Tim Summer (Beltrami County)
Councilmember Nicole Mattson (Moorhead)
Councilmember Heather Nesemeier (Moorhead)
Councilmember Emily Moore (Moorhead)
This group joins Rep. Heather Keeler (4A: Moorhead), Rep. Kristi Pursell (58A: Northfield), St. Louis County Commissioner Annie Harala, School Board Member Rosie Loeffler-Kemp (Duluth Public Schools Board), and Rachel Bohman (former DFL-endorsed Candidate for MN-01) on Team Peggy in Greater Minnesota
Raised by a single mother in St. Louis Park, Peggy has been a longtime advocate for children and families–whether heading Children’s Defense Fund – Minnesota, serving on the Minneapolis School Board, representing her neighbors in the Minnesota House, or working for all Minnesotans in her current role as Lt. Governor. Peggy is running for the U.S. Senate to bring family budgets and local economic opportunity to the forefront of lawmakers’ minds and be the voice of Minnesota families in Washington.
For Immediate Release: May 30, 2025
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Alexandra Fetissoff
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U.S. Senate Candidate, Lt. Governor Flanagan Receives Outpouring of Endorsements from Suburban Leaders
Flanagan picks up support in major Twin Cities suburban districts
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN [5/30/25]—Today, U.S. Senate candidate and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan received endorsements from prominent Minnesota suburban leaders including past and present State Legislators. In total, these leaders represent over 250,000 Minnesotans.
“You really get to know someone when you work together to tackle a problem which is why endorsements from these leaders are such a big deal for me personally,” said Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. “Together we’ve taken on big fights and delivered big wins for our constituents and that’s the partnership I promise to maintain if I get the opportunity to be the voice for Minnesotans in the U.S. Senate.”
The following leaders endorsed Lt. Governor Flanagan’s campaign today:
Senator Bonnie Westlin (42: Plymouth)
Representative Josiah Hill (33B: Stillwater, Forest Lake, Bayport)
Representative Sanda Feist (39B: Columbia Heights, New Brighton)
Representative Mike Freiberg (43B: Golden Valley, Robbinsdale)
Representative Lucy Rehm (48B: Chanhassen, Chaska)
Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (49B: Eden Prairie)
Representative Alex Falconer (49A: Eden Prairie, Minnetonka)
Former Representative Connie Bernardy (41A: Lake Elmo, Afton, Lakeland)
Former Representative Jamie Becker-Finn (40B: Roseville, Shoreview)
Community Leader Jackie Craig (Lakeville area)
This group joins suburban leaders Senator Erin Maye Quade, Senator Lindsey Port, Representative Jess Hanson, Representative Mary Frances Clardy, Representative Nathan Coulter, Representative Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Representative Larry Kraft, Representative David Gottfried, Representative Brion Curran, and Representative Cheryl Youakim on Team Peggy.
Peggy has also received endorsements from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, former U.S. Senator Al Franken, Attorney General Keith Ellison, State Auditor Julie Blaha, Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, and dozens of state, local, and community leaders, including nearly every member of DFL House Leadership and five legislators from the Second Congressional District.
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For Immediate Release: May 6, 2025
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Lt. Governor Flanagan Releases Kickoff Campaign Video, Introducing Herself as the Leader for This Moment
Touts Hard Fought Economic Wins She Delivered for Minnesotans, Statewide Electability; Says “The Time For Excuses Is Past”
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN [5/6/25] — Today, U.S. Senate candidate Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan released a campaign kickoff video, laying out her background as a decades-long fighter for kids and families, leaning heavily into the economic wins and stability she has delivered both in and out of elected office. Flanagan, the only candidate who has been elected statewide, has a 30-point lead in early polling.
In the video, Flanagan talks about her own life story as a kid who feared the bottom could fall out at any time and how she and her mom made it into the middle class thanks to federal programs like Medicaid, public housing, and SNAP. As she raises her own daughter, Flanagan understands how critical pocketbook issues are to Minnesotans’ everyday lives. That’s why she took on the hard fought battles to improve the lives of families and kids through paid family medical leave and raising the minimum wage. Flanagan understands that at a time when Trump and his billionaire henchmen are ransacking our government and making life more expensive for all of us, Minnesotans need a proven fighter to stay true to our values.
Full Script
A loud, clear voice.
That’s what my Ojibwe name means — and it’s core to who I am.
So, I’m going to be loud and clear about what’s at stake right now.
Trump and his allies are ransacking our government to give more handouts to corporations and billionaires.
Taking money out of our pockets to line their own.
They’re starting mindless trade wars that make our prices skyrocket and devastate our farmers and small businesses.
They’re wrecking our savings, destroying Social Security, and gutting our healthcare.
And I believe people are waking up.
A lot of Americans are feeling like the bottom could fall out at any moment.
I know what that’s like.
I was born and raised here in Minnesota by a hardworking single mom. Public schools, public housing, Medicaid, and our deep faith helped us to get by.
Now I’m raising my own daughter, and I know that it’s still too hard for too many Minnesotans to get ahead.
It’s why I’ve spent my entire career fighting for kids and families, from the Children’s Defense Fund, to Wellstone Action, to serving in public office.
And I’m running a different kind of campaign.
Because the time for excuses is past.
We need leaders who actually know how regular people live and have the political courage to actually help them.
Congress lowering the price of ten prescription drugs is great…but why not make Big Pharma lower the price of all of them?
From affordable healthcare to reproductive freedom, we’ll never get what we don’t fight for.
And I know about winning tough fights.
That’s how we raised the minimum wage in Minnesota.
And it’s how we won two, hard-fought statewide campaigns.
And in this fight, it’s all of us versus the extremist billionaires — and I’m betting on us.
Because when the people speak out with a loud, clear voice together, there’s nothing—and no one—that can stop us.
For Immediate Release:
April 15, 2025
Contact:
Alexandra Fetissoff
Alexandra@foxholecommunications.com
Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan Releases Key Numbers in Her Bid for U.S. Senate
Flanagan Raises Over $450k, Refuses Corporate PAC Contributions, Earns Statewide Endorsements in Early Weeks of U.S. Senate Campaign
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN [4/15/25]—Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who has a thirty point lead in early polling, has seen an outpouring of support since her announcement in February. She has secured endorsements from influential Minnesota Democrats including Al Franken and Keith Ellison; led community conversations in every congressional district, including nine Republican areas; and raised over $450,000 with donations from over 4,200 grassroots supporters in every corner of the state – while refusing to take corporate PAC money.
Flanagan is making good on her promise to build a different kind of campaign, one where she hears everyone out so she can stand strong in Washington and be the voice for Minnesotans in the Senate. Here’s what that looks like by the numbers.
POLLING: In the first public polling of the primary race, Flanagan leads 52%-22%, over her nearest opponent. Flanagan also boasts a 77% (+72) favorability rating among Minnesota Democrats before any advertising in this race.
ENDORSEMENTS: Flanagan has secured endorsements from one former U.S. Senator for Minnesota, two statewide elected officials, and 13 State, Local, and Community Leaders
FULL LIST: Former U.S. Senator Al Franken, Attorney General Keith Ellison, State Auditor Julie Blaha, Representative Heather Keeler, Moorhead, Representative Larry Kraft, St. Louis Park, Representative Cheryl Youakim, Hopkins, Representative David Gottfried, Shoreview, Mayor Roslyn Harmon, Golden Valley, Commissioner Annie Harala, Chair of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Rena Moran, Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, School Board Member Rosie Loeffler-Kemp, Duluth Public Schools Board, Catherine Chavers, Former Bois Forte Tribal Chair, Rachel Bohman, 2024 DFL-Endorsed Candidate for MN-01 and Rochester Community Leader, Grace Halvorson, Moorhead Student Leader, Elise and Chuck Smith-Dewey, Lakeville Community Leaders
KITCHEN TABLE CONVERSATIONS: Flanagan has traversed the state to bring neighbors from all walks of life and all political parties together to listen to Minnesotans about the challenges they are up against. Since launching in February, Flanagan has held Kitchen Table Conversations in 13 communities in every congressional district around the state, with nine in GOP-held districts.
FULL LIST: St. Louis Park, Apple Valley, Duluth, Hibbing, Rochester, St. Cloud, Wood Lake, Moorhead, Bemidji, Brainerd, Blaine, Minnetonka, and St. Paul.
FUNDRAISING: Flanagan is building a people-powered grassroots campaign that rejects contributions from powerful corporate PACs. In the first six weeks of her race, she raised more than $450,000, including contributions from over 4,200 Minnesotans, and individuals from every other state and the District of Columbia.
KEY CLIPS:
Star Tribune: Flanagan Launches U.S. Senate campaign focusing on hope, not hype
KARE 11: Lt. Gov. Flanagan engages Minnesotans in US Senate race kickoff tour
Marshall Independent: Flanagan pledges to build campaign ‘about all of us’
KIMT: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Stops by Cannon Falls on Kitchen Table Conversations Tour
Fargo Forum: State Auditor Julie Blaha, Al Franken endorse Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for US Senate
KTTC: Former Minnesota Senator Al Franken endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for senate seat
Bring Me The News: AG Keith Ellison endorses Peggy Flanagan for US Senate
WDIO: Flanagan visits Northland for ‘kitchen-table discussions’
Valley News Live: U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan visits Moorhead
St. Cloud Live: US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan meets St. Cloud at town hall