Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary to succeed retiring Democratic Senator Tina Smith, defeating U.S. Representative Angie Craig 59% to 39.4% with 99% of votes counted, according to AP figures cited in later reporting. The result confirmed earlier Decision Desk HQ updates and polling that had shown Flanagan ahead; prediction-market pricing had put her at a 71.5% chance of winning the nomination, up from 70% the previous day but down from 84% a week earlier. Flanagan, who had Smith's endorsement and ran from the party's left, overcame Craig's centrist positioning and fundraising edge. Earlier reporting also said Adam Schwarze held a slight lead on the Republican side.