For Immediate Release: May 30, 2025

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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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