U.S. Senator
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| Topic | Marisa Simonetti | Rebecca Whiting | Peggy Flanagan | Michele Tafoya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Independent | Libertarian | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Republican |
| Occupation | CEO (KAXE questionnaire) Source: kaxe.org | Farmer; owner of Dirty Goat Farm & Bakery (KAXE questionnaire) Source: kaxe.org | Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (since 2019) Source: peggyflanagan.com | Former sports broadcast reporter (KFAN, CBS, ABC, ESPN, NBC) for nearly three decades (KAXE questionnaire) Source: kaxe.org |
| Prior offices | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Minneapolis School Board member Source: peggyflanagan.comMinnesota state legislature (elected 2015) Source: peggyflanagan.comLieutenant Governor of Minnesota (2019-present) Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Campaign money | Not found Know a source? Send it | Raised: $3,466; Spent: $1,722; Cash on hand: $1,744 (through 2026-09-30) Source: fec.gov | Raised: $11,563,963; Spent: $10,570,749; Cash on hand: $993,214 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov | Raised: $12,501,786; Spent: $9,682,730; Cash on hand: $2,819,387 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov |
| Taxes and budget | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Hold the line on spending, reduce government overreach, and put Minnesota families first." Source: kaxe.org |
| Economy and jobs | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "One good job should be enough" Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Education | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "From cradle to career" Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Health care | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Everyone should be able to access and afford the care they need" Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Public safety | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "You deserve to feel safe wherever you live." Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Agriculture and water | Not found Know a source? Send it | "We should conserve natural resources for future generations" Source: kaxe.org | "Peggy cares about farm families and the health of our agriculture sector." Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Energy and utilities | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "We only have one planet, and we must ensure it’s livable for future generations" Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Elections and government | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Democracy doesn't restrict who can speak or in what form." Source: kaxe.org | "Make Washington work for Minnesotans, not special interests" Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Housing and cost of living | "By breaking up state-sanctioned corporate monopolies that artificially inflate the cost of living" Source: kaxe.org | "By focusing on economic solutions and stopping the destruction of the dollar." Source: kaxe.org | "Stable, affordable housing gives families the security they need to thrive" Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Immigration | "Policies that prioritize absolute national sovereignty, legal clarity, and strict enforcement of constitutional borders" Source: kaxe.org | "Reforming the process to obtain citizenship or legal work authorization" Source: kaxe.org | "Overhauling our broken immigration system" Source: peggyflanagan.com | "I do not support amnesty." Source: kaxe.org |
| Abortion | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "is leading the fight to make sure abortion stays legal in Minnesota." Source: peggyflanagan.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Endorsements they list | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | Senator Tina Smith Source: peggyflanagan.comSenator Elizabeth Warren Source: peggyflanagan.comSenator Bernie Sanders Source: peggyflanagan.comAttorney General Keith Ellison Source: peggyflanagan.comRep. Ilhan Omar Source: peggyflanagan.comAssociation of Flight Attendants Source: peggyflanagan.comEnd Citizens United Source: peggyflanagan.comFaith in Minnesota Source: peggyflanagan.comMoveOn Source: peggyflanagan.com | President Donald Trump (MPR News, Oct. 13, 2026) Source: mprnews.org |
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