Democratic group launches ICE attack against Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary
The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association is launching a $2 million ad campaign against Rep. Angie Craig in the Minnesota Senate primary. The ads criticize her past votes on immigration enforcement during Trump's presidency, highlighting a growing divide within the Democratic Party. Craig, a moderate, is facing a primary challenge from progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with the primary election scheduled for August 11.
- ▪The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association is backing Peggy Flanagan in the Minnesota Senate primary.
- ▪The ad campaign targets Angie Craig's votes on immigration enforcement during Trump's second term.
- ▪Craig has expressed regret over her support for an immigration detention measure signed by Trump.
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2026 ElectionDemocratic group launches ICE attack against Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primaryThe Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association is backing Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the open-seat primary.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn.Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTBy Bridget BowmanA Democratic outside group is unleashing an early attack on one of the contenders in the hotly contested Minnesota Senate primary, underscoring how the fight for the future of the party is reaching new heights.
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