The Democratic Minnesota lieutenant governor earlier this month announced her intention to run for U.S. Senate in 2026.

López Franzen, former minority leader for the DFL, joins fellow Democrat Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the race for U.S. Senate.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan quickly announced plans to run for Smith's seat on Thursday. "I love Minnesota and my intention is to run for United States Senate and continue to serve the people of this ...

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate ...

Melissa Lopez Franzen is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 after U.S. Sen. Tina Smith said she would not seek reelection.

SOURCES CLOSE TO GOODLANDER AND PAPPAS TELLING US THAT THEY’RE BOTH CONSIDERING A RUN FOR SENATE IN 2026. I THINK BOTH OF THEM ARE DOING AN INCREDIBLE JOB IN WASHINGTON ALREADY. EITHER ONE WOULD ...

Melisa López Franzen announced Monday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, making her the second Democrat to seek Tina Smith’s seat. López Franzen and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are the only ...

Former Minnesota DFL legislator Melisa López Franzen has announced she will run for the U.S. Senate seat set to be vacated by ...