Bernie Sanders backs Peggy Flanagan for Senate

📌 Key Facts

Sen. Bernie Sanders publicly endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate, praising her background and explicitly tying his endorsement to support for Medicare for All.
Flanagan said: "Folks deserve to afford the lives they want to live... not just the fights we think we can win."
Flanagan has won endorsements from prominent Democrats including Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and former U.S. Sen. Al Franken.
Her Democratic primary rival Angie Craig has been endorsed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, more than a dozen labor unions, and Dave Wellstone.
The Republican field for the Minnesota Senate seat includes retired Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze alongside Royce White.

On X, users highlight Peggy Flanagan's strong grassroots support and fundraising from small donors, emphasizing her appeal to the Democratic base in Minnesota, which contrasts with Angie Craig's perceived unpopularity among progressives.
Discussions on X often reference past exit polls showing broad support for Medicare for All among Minnesota voters, suggesting Flanagan's stance could resonate widely beyond just progressive circles.
X posts frequently frame Sanders' endorsement as part of a broader effort to shift the Democratic Party leftward, with users debating the ideological divide in the 2026 primaries.
Some X users express concerns that Flanagan represents a more radical version of Minnesota's current leadership, potentially alienating moderate voters in a general election.
Conversations on X point to Flanagan's extensive endorsements from state legislators and local leaders, underscoring her institutional backing within the Minnesota DFL as a key advantage in the primary.

Based on 2 sources

Allison Kite November 10, 2025

New information:

Sanders’ statement praising Flanagan’s background and explicitly tying his endorsement to support for Medicare for All.
Flanagan’s quote: 'Folks deserve to afford the lives they want to live... not just the fights we think we can win.'
Additional Flanagan endorsements listed: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and former U.S. Sen. Al Franken (in addition to Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey).
Angie Craig endorsements detailed: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, more than a dozen labor unions, and Dave Wellstone.
GOP field note expanded to include retired Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze alongside Royce White.

Minnesota Reformer by Madison McVan November 10, 2025