# Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate primary amid anti-ICE backlash

Progressive Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, propelled by strong anger toward ICE enforcement. Her victory signals a shift in the party’s stance on immigration and sets up a major general election contest.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/11/minnesota-peggy-flanagan-wins-primary) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:12:42 GMT