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Minnesota U.S. Senate Race: Flanagan vs. Tafoya Tightens Ahead of Election

Articles from October 20–24, 2026 cover the competitive Minnesota U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith, between Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michelle Tafoya, including heavy campaign spending and Flanagan's slim lead in polling.

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Oct 27, 11:29 AM newsweek.com Flanagan vs Tafoya: 3 Factors That Could Deliver GOP Surprise Senate Win
Oct 24, 3:00 AM thehill.com Why a blue wave might miss Minnesota's Senate race
Oct 22, 3:00 AM hometownsource.com Minnesota’s next senator must vow to be fearless, relevant
Oct 22, 2:00 AM mprnews.org Moorhead-area Senate race attracting big spending
Oct 20, 2:00 AM mprnews.org Partisan shifts collide in northeast MN Senate race