Minnesota

On the record

• IsraelSaid

  At the Oct. 16, 2026 MPR News debate, Flanagan called the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack horrific and said the Netanyahu government's response has been deeply destructive; MPR reported she said she would oppose additional U.S. military aid to Israel under Netanyahu.

  "I also know that the response from Benjamin Netanyahu's government since that time has been deeply destructive."

  Peggy Flanagan, Michele Tafoya square off in testy Minnesota Senate debate, MPR News, October 16, 2026

• ICESaid

  At the Oct. 16, 2026 debate, asked about last winter's federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, Flanagan said ICE should be replaced.

  "ICE should absolutely be ripped apart, and it should be replaced by a system that absolutely has secure borders, that is grounded in public safety for everyone, dignity, due process, humanity, and a pathway to citizenship for folks who have been here who are law-abiding"

  Peggy Flanagan, Michele Tafoya square off in testy Minnesota Senate debate, MPR News, October 16, 2026

• The Trump administrationSaid

  Her campaign's Priorities page (last updated March 27, 2026, per the page's metadata) says President Trump is abusing his office.

  "Donald Trump is the worst offender, abusing the most powerful office in the world to line his own pockets, unlawfully target and punish his personal enemies, and destroy programs that everyday Americans rely on."

  Priorities - Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota, Candidate's campaign site, March 27, 2026

• Where they want the country to goSaid

  Her campaign's Priorities page (last updated March 27, 2026) says Trump threatens democracy and that Democrats must do more than make modest improvements.

  "Trump is seriously threatening our democracy, and Democrats' focus cannot be to simply make life only a little less lousy for folks. We must recognize that this is not normal and stand together."

  Priorities - Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota, Candidate's campaign site, March 27, 2026

• Trade and tariffsSaid

  At the Oct. 16, 2026 debate, Flanagan said current tariffs are hurting Minnesota farmers and that Congress should assert its authority over tariffs.

  "I think Congress has to do their job, and we need to send people who are going to stand up to this president and realize that you know tariffs are under the control of Congress."

  Peggy Flanagan, Michele Tafoya square off in testy Minnesota Senate debate, MPR News, October 16, 2026

• Social Security and MedicareSaid

  At the Oct. 16, 2026 debate, Flanagan said she would avoid Social Security benefit cuts by applying the payroll tax to higher earnings.

  "We have to remove the cap for $250,000 or higher"

  Peggy Flanagan, Michele Tafoya square off in testy Minnesota Senate debate, MPR News, October 16, 2026

• Foreign policySaid

  At the Oct. 16, 2026 debate, Flanagan said she opposed the war with Iran; MPR reported she committed to voting to end it.

  "This war is costing us financially, but also in lives."

  Peggy Flanagan, Michele Tafoya square off in testy Minnesota Senate debate, MPR News, October 16, 2026

• Health careSaid

  Her campaign's Priorities page (last updated March 27, 2026) says she supports Medicare for All.

  "Peggy believes healthcare is a human right and will fight for Medicare for All"

  Priorities - Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota, Candidate's campaign site, March 27, 2026

• Money in politicsSaid

  Her campaign's Priorities page (last updated March 27, 2026) says she does not take corporate PAC money and would push to ban corporate money in elections.

  "In the Senate, Peggy will fight to ban corporate money in our elections and require disclosure of all donors"

  Priorities - Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota, Candidate's campaign site, March 27, 2026